ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23486 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
brandish
meticulous
hedonism
dupe

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
perception
renown
compulsion
colossal

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
anthology
exasperation
liability
upbraid

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
augment
garish
repentant
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
induce
commemorate
onset
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."