ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 973602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rail
flourish
awe
aerate

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
rescue
gargantuan
equitable

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
exalt
augment
fraud

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
trove
ramble
peace
promote

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
fragile
defiant
inscription
pomp

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."