ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 643830 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
redouble
comprehensible
dreary
rancorous

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
solace
induce
augment

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
insolence
salvage
humble
mediate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
aerate
review
incongruous
composed

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
benevolent
complement
drab
belated

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."