ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259830 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
perception
upbraid
commemorate
inflammatory

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
impenitent
implement
punctual

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incisive
turmoil
jocularity
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
entertain
rancorous
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
regurgitate
apathetic
induce

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."