ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912926 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
foil
moderate
extol

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
impartial
revoke
grandiose

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
stern
egotist
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
apathetic
revoke
contrite
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
beneficial
prune
akin
fickle

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."