ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 735889 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
exception
upbraid
regurgitate
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
camaraderie
implement
civility

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
counterclaim
methodical
flaunt

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
finite
oblilgatory
adversary
immoderate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
frugal
retrograde
condone
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."