ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
interminable
gargantuan
aesthete
upbraid

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
polarize
ethical
onset
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
neutralize
plaudits
distortion

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
stifle
awe
exasperation
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
parity
preclude
rescue
civility

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."