ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146145 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
preclude
corroborate
upbraid
conduit

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
trove
pretentious
accessible
combustion

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
trove
seriousness
mediate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elate
articulate
accessible
straddle

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
antidote
colossal
inscription
equitable

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."