ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 70093 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
discern
parade
facade
indecorous

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
intricate
hopeless
incisive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
incite
ramble
buffer

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
moderate
regurgitate
stifle

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
diffident
benevolent
egotist
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."