ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
foil
imply
ploy
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
demean
sociable
sparing
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
incongruous
procrastinate
surly
fragile

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
induce
disconcert
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ploy
revive
revoke
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."