ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
rehash
absolve
serenity

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
flagrant
inauspicious
discern

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
pretense
aerate
turpitude

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
epitaph
straddle
command
appraise

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
deferment
facade
fraud

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."