ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
oblivious
upbraid
rehash
demeanor

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
civility
frugal
pallid
moderate

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fragile
complement
grandiose
perception

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
precept
oblivious
antidote
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
repel
cover
rail
interminable

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."