ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799116 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
extenuating
meticulous
imply
mediate

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
rail
liability
suspect
facade

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. 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 rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
iridescent
lurid
adorn

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
demean
elusive
contortion
archetypal

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
censure
medium
manifest
raspy

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."