ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
trove
upbraid
fidelity
clarity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
placebo
dupe
distortion
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
pretense
blowhard
apathetic
appalling

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
compulsion
inauspicious
igniting
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
melodious
inviolable
serene
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."