ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
insinuate
heed
upbraid
gruff

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
benevolent
illuminate
hedonism
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
discern
embellish
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
finite
flourish
heed

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
colossal
naive
combustion

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."