ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428802 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
81% Answer Correctly
lurid
regale
imply
avian

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
advance
punctual
extenuating

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
solace
belated
sociable
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
surplus
oxygenate
flourish

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
negate
manifest
strict
stern

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."