ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802905 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
turpitude
surplus
demeanor
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
incongruous
evasive
incumbent

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
impenitent
pliant
pretentious

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
revoke
ethical
mediate
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
sociable
distortion
benefactor

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."