ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.80
Score 0% 56%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
intricate
upbraid
procrastinate
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
civility
implement
incumbent
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
periodic
catastrophic
pretentious
repel

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
celebrated
arbitrate
colossal
refurbish

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
extenuating
celebrated
pantomime
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."