ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518086 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
augment
condone
oblivious
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
supple
distortion
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
buffer
stern
pretense

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
pretense
methodical
extant

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implement
naive
repentant
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."