ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403270 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
fidelity
insinuate
elate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
duplicity
naive
aerate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
grandiose
mitigating
duplicity
advantageous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
repel
flourish
flaunt
redouble

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fragile
comfort
ramble
rail

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."