ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12409 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
liability
clarity
brandish

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
naive
corruption
foil

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
salvage
melodious
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
repentant
pantomime
absolve

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
corroborate
sociable
abate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."