ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825376 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
diffident
procrastinate
altruistic
brandish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
insolence
punctual
rowdy
fidelity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
rehash
objectionable
intricate
precept

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
catastrophic
curtail
adorn

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
corrective
brawl
disdain

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."