ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
exasperation
nurture
upbraid
deferment

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
parity
lenient
defect
insinuate

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
accessible
benefactor
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
cunning
proximity
pantomime

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
methodical
insolence
repel
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."