ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
heed
euphoria
supple
upbraid

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
distortion
lurid
melee

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
aesthete
corroborate
flourish
surplus

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
melee
approachable
preclude
raucous

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
inviolable
hopeless
incumbent
distortion

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."