ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990730 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
flaw
upbraid
demeanor
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
ethical
systematic
buffoonery
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
fragile
inauspicious
strict
melee

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fickle
lenient
pretentious
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
censure
foil
enormous
intricate

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."