ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299252 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
ploy
moderate
revive

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
derelict
insinuate
garish

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prune
raucous
lurid
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
censure
mask
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
stealth
appalling
oblivious

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."