ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
inviolable
eulogy
avian
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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
exception
disconcert
surly
genial

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
anomaly
garish
naive

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
equitable
spew
melee

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
advantageous
shorten
incisive
benevolent

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."