ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 508864 Results

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
accessible
insinuate
upbraid
impenitent

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 insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
archetypal
exalt
elusive
divide

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
mind
clairvoyance
servile

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
clarity
disconcert
plaudits

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
augment
exalt
onset
complement

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."