ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
drub
gargantuan
corrective

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
genial
commemorate
dubious

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
articulate
awe
recrimination

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
extenuating
redouble
retroactive
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
aesthete
anthology
genial
pallid

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."