ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705512 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prune
surplus
authoritarian
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
entangle
ecstatic
aggressive
proximity

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
demean
benevolent
imply
ethical

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
censure
liability
revoke

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. 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 censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
euphoria
regurgitate
dulcet
exasperation

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."