ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614218 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
grandiose
drab
trove

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
preclude
implausible
exasperation
upbraid

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
serenity
stifle
divide
discern

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prune
civility
altruistic
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
advantageous
disconcert
recrimination

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."