ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
benevolent
upbraid
aerate
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
regurgitate
shorten
flourish

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
repel
demeanor
inflammatory
hopeless

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
polarize
refurbish
advantageous
drub

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
recrimination
egotist
rehash

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."