ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522882 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
turpitude
colossal
upbraid
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
melodious
urge
opportune
equitable

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
appalling
objectionable
ethical
pomp

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
supple
flaw
observe
beneficial

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
punctual
artless
methodical
rancorous

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."