ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
lurid
appalling
imply
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
nurture
duplicity
extant
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
composed
trove
conduit

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
retroactive
obnoxious
suppress
combative

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
elusive
finite
clarity
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."