ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424443 Results

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
accommodate
comprehensible
redouble

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
condone
salvage
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
demean
lurid
obnoxious
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
melodious
repentant
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
apathetic
stern
glorify
garish

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."