ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578998 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
imply
pallid
adversary

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ominous
lenient
celebrated

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
72% Answer Correctly
meticulous
incite
distortion
exasperation

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
augment
mediate
detect
scamper

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
appraise
inappropriate
equitable
onset

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."