ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717173 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
imply
liability
eloquent

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rancorous
insolence
extol
gruesome

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
pantomime
discern
pathos

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
commonplace
plaudits
equitable

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
defiant
refurbish
interminable

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."