ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762097 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
implement
flourish
pathos
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
heinous
merciful
garish
eulogy

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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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
drub
clarity
dubious
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
liability
moderate
archaic
divide

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
disconcert
elate
rail

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."