ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 586027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
impenitent
penurious
upbraid
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pleasant
inauspicious
extenuating

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
finite
mask
precept
proximity

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
ethical
accentuate
bitter
revoke

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
benevolent
raucous
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."