ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873900 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
flourish
preclude
mandate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
prudent
implement
insinuate

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
periodic
judicious
serenity
demeanor

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
civility
scorn
fidelity

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
inflammatory
disdain
censure

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."