ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489461 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inviolable
roam
solace
apathetic

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
rowdy
demeanor
embellish

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
preclude
prune
foil

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
demean
ominous
polarize
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
unscrupulous
assess
incumbent

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."