ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
awe
heinous
waffle
combative

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
polarize
negate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
impudence
obnoxious
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
obnoxious
buffoonery
negate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
insinuate
revive
benevolent
imply

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."