ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 973127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
untenable
garish
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
untenable
frugal
meticulous
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
proximity
obnoxious
accommodate

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
dubious
derelict
anthology
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
crafty
brandish
liability

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", 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."