ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demean
impassive
mandate
incumbent

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
raucous
retroactive
flourish
euphoria

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
rail
opponent
catastrophic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
elate
curtail
shimmering
benevolent

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
defiant
regurgitate
accommodate
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."