ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
ramble
flaunt
finite

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
punctual
plaudits
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pretense
adorn
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
methodical
beat
defiant
stealth

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
roam
retroactive
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."