ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677736 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
serenity
frugal
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
disposition
defiant
refurbish

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
raucous
prune
exalt

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
oblivious
nurture
melee

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
prominence
melee
oblivious
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."