ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
drub
impenitent
deferment

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
preclude
impudence
diffident

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
prominence
combative
manifest
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
moderate
pallid
benevolent
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
insolence
frugal
equitable

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."