ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808456 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
elusive
fraud
upbraid
foil

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
flaw
indecorous
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
embroil
immoderate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
pathos
enormous
antidote
insolence

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
eloquent
induce
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."