ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 924734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
flourish
solace
compulsion

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
raucous
fidelity
fragile

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
precept
buffoonery
compulsion

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
adversary
brawl
aerate

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
censure
pomp
onset

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."