ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
punctual
liability
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flagrant
interminable
flourish
regale

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
demean
entangle
counterclaim
comparable

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
preclude
corrective
demeanor
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
flagrant
classic
accessible
manifest

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."