ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
raspy
iridescent
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
appraise
proximity
fidelity
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
immoderate
scamper
cunning
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flaw
upbraid
belated
derivative

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
comparable
melee
excuse
exalt

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."