ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
garish
flaw
moderate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
hopeless
augment
brandish

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
insinuate
opportune
derivative

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
avian
deferment
penurious
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
negate
dubious
adorn
induce

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."