ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
turmoil
scamper
egotist

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
finite
archetypal
epistolary
advantageous

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aesthete
flourish
arbitrate
raucous

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
liability
glorify
extenuating

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incisive
polarize
ecstasy
composed

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."