ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293178 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
liability
demean
imply
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
serenity
upbraid
grandiose
lenient

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
impudent
defiant
refurbish

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
corrosive
drab
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
opportune
limited
genial
awe

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."