ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 623492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
iridescent
ethical
pretense
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
antidote
diffident
upbraid
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
induce
lucidity
genial
straddle

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
induce
corrosive
turpitude
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
rail
cover
flourish
facade

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."