ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
curtail
finite
fragile
flourish

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
refurbish
defect
regale
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
distortion
arbitrate
incisive
mediate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
stifle
onset
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
serene
grandiose
untenable

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."