ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466944 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
refurbish
conduit
upbraid
foil

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
prominence
procrastinate
absolve

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
buffer
garish
trove

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
demeanor
placebo
avian

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
anthology
derelict
review
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."