ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
dubious
upbraid
antidote
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
elate
rehash
condone
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
awe
apathetic
archetypal
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
drab
cushion
embellish

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
archaic
propitious
combustion

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."