ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 974056 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
salvage
epistolary
roam
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flaunt
upbraid
advantageous
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
deferment
duplicity
heinous

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
extant
dash
inauspicious
refurbish

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
penurious
dubious
shorten
elusive

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."