ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
oblivious
recrimination
pretense
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
absolve
elate
buffer

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
pomp
colossal
embellish
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
mundane
drub
celebrated
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
meticulous
insinuate
arbitrate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."