ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
lurid
imply
inflammatory
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
stern
scapegoat
suspect
serenity

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
interminable
pathos
approachable
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
insolence
complement
defiant
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
sensualism
extol
penurious

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."