ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
appalling
derivative
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
fickle
diffident
comprehensible
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffer
refurbish
incite
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
proximity
scamper
flagrant

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
egotist
flaw
complicated
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."