ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983307 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
indecorous
upbraid
dubious
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
repentant
pathos
regurgitate
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
repentant
advantageous
insolence

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
regurgitate
brandish
punctual

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
cunning
augment
awe

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."