ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 997456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
periodic
nurture
facade
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
equitable
baseless
diffident
derelict

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
accommodate
mediate
fraud

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
moderate
proximity
beat
indecorous

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
disconcert
subside
eloquent
discern

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."