ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
upbraid
facade
implement

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
lurid
condone
strict
fidelity

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
melodious
stifle
brandish
benefactor

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
garish
intensify
extenuating
sociable

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
raucous
procrastinate
gigantic
derelict

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."