ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 190797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
augment
ominous
extenuating
elusive

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
redouble
garish
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
exasperation
embellish
complement
polarize

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
incisive
impenitent
gruff

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
pretense
overjoyed
euphoria
corrective

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."