ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
promote
rail
camaraderie
flourish

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
procrastinate
handicap
entangle

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
sociable
disconcert
heinous
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
prune
hedonism
liability
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", 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 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
illuminate
intensify
nurture
drub

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."