ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535315 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
corrective
heed
pathos
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 corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
egotist
commonplace
aesthete

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
distortion
combative
incisive

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revoke
distortion
fickle
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pantomime
courtesy
obnoxious
insolence

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."