ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incisive
flaw
flourish
archetypal

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
placebo
delight
drub

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
delay
entangle
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
augment
illuminate
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
punctual
incongruous
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."