ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 683414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
gruff
eloquent
liability

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
moderate
insolence
renown
benefactor

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
raucous
finite
elate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
seditious
pretentious
repel

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
insolence
verify
elate

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."