ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863730 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
parity
upbraid
corroborate
clarity

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
garish
observe
conduit

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The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
oblivious
gaudy
lenient

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
connoisseur
servile
combative

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
stern
facade
appalling

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."