ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992333 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
onset
flourish
redouble

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
disdain
surly
prominence
stealth

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
fragile
methodical
raucous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
illuminate
punctual
aerate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
precept
duplicity
induce
defect

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."