ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906820 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
appalling
upbraid
interminable
drub

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
redouble
corroborate
fickle
crafty

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
benevolent
foil
opportune
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
deferment
retroactive
manifest
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
elate
futile
waffle
facade

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."