ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90239 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
composed
fidelity
melee

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
periodic
mandate
flagrant

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
condone
supple
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
stealth
postponement
redouble
recrimination

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
awe
composed
beat
eloquent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."