ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 756598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
aerate
periodic
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
augment
stifle
proximity

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
comprehensible
scapegoat
insolence

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
perception
parade
combative
mundane

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
methodical
prominence
anthology

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."