ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
flourish
raspy
manifest

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
corrosive
civility
revive

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
gravity
scamper
implausible

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
facade
anthology
rowdy
prudent

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
beneficial
impudence
dubious
indecorous

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."