ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
garish
hedonism
upbraid
equitable

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
ramble
mediate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
dubious
assess
perception
equitable

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
adversary
accommodate
belated
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
absolve
collection
pathos

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."