ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 657420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
naive
imply
epitaph
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
benefactor
stern
rancorous

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
composed
buffer
demeanor

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
plaudits
heinous
lucidity
fickle

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
recrimination
corroborate
mandate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."