ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748690 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rail
discern
courtesy
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
insolence
distortion
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
preclude
complicated
stifle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
interminable
inauspicious
nurture
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
extant
servile
repeated
entangle

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."