ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23034 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
recrimination
drab
upbraid
flaw

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
implement
solace
adversary

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
straddle
embroil
antidote
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
revoke
exception
repulse
epitaph

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
buffer
turpitude
cure
accentuate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."