ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886269 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
accommodate
flourish
brandish
insolence

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
clairvoyance
elucidate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
meticulous
deceit
recrimination
corroborate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
regurgitate
foil
perception

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
placebo
disconcert
handicap
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."