ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810365 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
ramble
benefactor
upbraid
stern

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
adversary
procrastinate
arbitrate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flaw
heinous
placebo
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
defiant
aesthete
incisive

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
immoderate
illuminate
extol
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."