ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
turmoil
upbraid
onset
rhapsody

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
oblivious
exception
demean
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
melodious
merciful
revive
manifest

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
repel
liability
punctual
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
raspy
heinous
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."