ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978448 Results

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
mundane
immoderate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
insinuate
revoke
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
clarity
futile
inscription
drab

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
flagrant
insolence
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
refurbish
curtail
incongruous
upbraid

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."