ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583925 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
eloquent
opportune
indecorous
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
fraud
retrograde
rehash

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
negate
heinous
ramble

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
mediate
extenuating
turmoil
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
curtail
indecorous
pleasant
prudent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."