ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
perception
prominence
augment
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
pantomime
solace
retroactive

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
colossal
shimmering
indecorous
insinuate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
euphoria
gruff
lucidity
derelict

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ploy
belated
sociability
onset

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The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."