ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 658518 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
frugal
strict
awe
stealth

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
methodical
insolence
censure
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
redouble
punctual
neutralize
liability

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
stifle
discern
lenient

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
incongruous
mandate
combustion

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."