ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 413006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
turmoil
corrosive
celebrated
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
frugal
appalling
repulse
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untenable
corrective
extenuating
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
punctual
inauspicious
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
defiant
incidental
disdain

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."