ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232304 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
egotist
apathetic
fickle

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
equitable
regurgitate
pretentious
avian

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
penurious
articulate
facade

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
inflammatory
clairvoyance
pathos

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
liability
catastrophic
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."