ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 706755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
gargantuan
imply
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
flourish
adorn
embellish

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
dubious
spew
mundane
corrosive

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
prompt
opportune
drab

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
extant
gruesome
straddle
authoritarian

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."