ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
augment
revoke
pallid
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
defiant
altruistic
advantageous
insolence

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
foil
equitable
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
mandate
rhapsody
clarity

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
turmoil
insinuate
embellish

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."