ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 904126 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
benevolent
incongruous
roam
polarize

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appraise
proximity
combustion
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
insinuate
upbraid
melodious

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
solace
pallid
commemorate
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
onset
dulcet
nurture
brandish

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."