ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
refurbish
scapegoat
imply
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
corrective
regale
mandate
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
insolence
induce
benevolent
glorify

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
buffer
upbraid
implausible
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
manifest
drab
compassion
repel

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."