ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381151 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
buffer
upbraid
accentuate
interminable

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
commemorate
rail
systematic
apathetic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
corrosive
repel
eulogy

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
distortion
untenable
pantomime

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pretentious
beat
corrective
adversary

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."