ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755392 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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
upbraid
anthology
catastrophic
rail

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
regale
parity
mandate
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
polarize
cushion
derivative
retroactive

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
composed
insinuate
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
foil
incite
heinous

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."