ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 805588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
brandish
defiant
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
euphoria
fickle
supple
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
trove
improbable
compulsion
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
buffer
retrograde
incidental

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
stifle
impenitent
regurgitate
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."