ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 317222 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
antidote
rhapsody
iridescent
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
extol
harsh
proximity
drub

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
exception
duplicity
immoderate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
flaw
immoderate
execute
distortion

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."