ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97135 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
embellish
beneficial
upbraid
disconcert

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
clarity
unscrupulous
incumbent

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
corrosive
absolve
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
combative
repentant
flagrant

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
brandish
pallid
elate
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."