ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763949 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
genial
upbraid
pallid
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
periodic
incidental
beat
benevolent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
combustion
cunning
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
absolve
trove
derivative
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lenient
exasperation
perception
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."