ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
celebrated
rail
garish
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
remedial
disdain
corrective

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
penurious
exasperation
living
regale

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
finite
manifest
conduit

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
exasperation
trove
induce

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."