ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 3936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
prune
incumbent
insinuate
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
futile
oblivious
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
beneficial
distortion
insinuate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
mask
repel
promote

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
dubious
impudence
corrective
surplus

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."