ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296239 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
bitter
epitaph
untenable

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
deceit
procrastinate
extol

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
commemorate
drub
heinous

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
pomp
punctual
iridescent

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
avian
buffer
upbraid
penurious

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."