ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pleasant
eloquent
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
implausible
straddle
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
intricate
serenity
imply
methodical

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fraud
foster
curtail
melee

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
prudent
eulogy
obnoxious
harsh

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."