ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 637814 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
raspy
corroborate
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
advantageous
placebo
accentuate

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
euphoria
rescind
insinuate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
salvage
buffoonery
drub

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
immoderate
entangle
elate
hopeless

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."