ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.00
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
heinous
implausible
authoritarian
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
pantomime
supple
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
civility
surly
celebrated
grandiose

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
cunning
equitable
implement

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
buffoonery
indecorous
ploy

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."