ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755943 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
censure
proximity
facade

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
supple
camaraderie
adorn
repentant

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
duplicity
composed
refurbish

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
cunning
apathetic
mitigating
pathos

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
prune
compulsion
frugal
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."