ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
illuminate
antidote
fidelity

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
appalling
counterclaim
mundane
gravity

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
commemorate
chaos
opportune
derivative

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
turpitude
derelict
prune

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
corroborate
colossal
brawl
benevolent

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."