ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978288 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
pantomime
aesthete
upbraid
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benevolent
verify
rhapsody
indecorous

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
entangle
anthology
loyalty
onset

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
duplicity
drub
grandiose

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
stealth
catastrophic
frugal

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."