ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157438 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
upbraid
flaw
defiant

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
gravity
careless
flaw
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
perception
entangle
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
meticulous
equitable
incongruous

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
defiant
apathetic
stern
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."