ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568255 Results

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
curtail
ramble
harsh
genial

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
rail
defect
genial
demeanor

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
aesthete
plaudits
dubious
frail

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The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
ploy
homage
brandish
fickle

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
plaudits
moderate
repel
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."