ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.80
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
immoderate
buffer
accommodate

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
regale
awe
serene
elate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
apathetic
stealth
postponement
conduit

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
revive
pageantry
advantageous
censure

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
redouble
ploy
insolence

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."