ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89196 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
frugal
turmoil
scamper

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
comparable
pallid
elusive
corrupt

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
camaraderie
benefactor
entangle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
rail
frugal
disposition
pretentious

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extol
observe
turmoil
ecstatic

Solution
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."