ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521991 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
camaraderie
polarize
exasperation

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
redouble
melee
onset
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
aerate
humble
belated
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
compulsion
adorn
mandate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
ploy
surplus
pretense

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."