ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668328 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
supple
advantageous
authoritarian

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 supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
lurid
timid
finite

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
facade
hedonism
bird–like
ramble

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
discern
anthology
scorn
flaunt

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
prudent
colossal
buffer

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."