ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
frugal
pathos
roam
repel

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
beneficial
glorify
plaudits

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
fragile
incisive
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
suspect
repel
derivative

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
meticulous
impenitent
contrite
regale

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."