ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411555 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
apathetic
inauspicious
inflammatory

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 apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
prudent
heed
futile

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
advantageous
stealth
reanimate
ethical

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
facade
stifle
awe

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
entangle
stern
roam
retroactive

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."