ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 785186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
proximity
servile
discern

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
disdain
corruption
commemorate

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
comparable
gravity
disconcert
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
stifle
contortion
impenitent
celebrated

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
oblivious
stealth
renown
deferment

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."