ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 548116 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
pomp
salvage
imply
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
epistolary
mandate
arbitrate
garish

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
aerate
heinous
disconcert
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
augment
scorn
garish

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
illuminate
urge
fragile
rail

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."