ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319604 Results

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
grandiose
repentant
frugal
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
straddle
akin
demeanor

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
flaunt
nurture
belated

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
manifest
neutralize
perception
augment

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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careless
scamper
pomp
absolve

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."