ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449921 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
prudent
exception
negate

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
appraise
penurious
derivative

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
pretense
composed
humble
retroactive

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
nurture
demeanor
serenity
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
retroactive
obnoxious
pliant
corrective

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."