ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246815 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
intricate
imply
derelict
absolve

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
induce
avian
serene
appalling

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
salvage
futile
immoderate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
combustion
pantomime
pompous
repentant

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
disdain
periodic
pleasant
untenable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."