ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
accentuate
obnoxious
augment

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
distortion
imply
sociable
lurid

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
awe
prudent
prominence

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
inscription
authoritarian
implausible

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
prudent
gigantic
procrastinate
cunning

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."