ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 477312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
evasive
meticulous
recrimination

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
advantageous
upbraid
accessible
genial

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
genial
start
augment
plaudits

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
benevolent
repel
dubious
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
garish
elate
waffle
revoke

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."