ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
fickle
abate
appraise
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
eloquent
divide
corroborate
stealth

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
penurious
prevent
composed
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
solace
pomp
eloquent

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
celebrated
crafty
rhapsody
prudent

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."