ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156660 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.85
Score 0% 57%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
lenient
clairvoyance
scamper

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
preclude
celebrated
dupe
raucous

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
benevolent
induce
untenable
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
absolve
beneficial
cover
corrective

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
garish
beneficial
combative
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."