ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 601127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
prudent
upbraid
repel
recrimination

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pliant
benefactor
turpitude

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
ethical
composed
epistolary

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
servile
sameness
elate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
moderate
penurious
deferment
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."