ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812781 Results

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
exasperation
oblivious
drab
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
corrosive
imply
straddle
aerate

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
catastrophic
induce
repentant

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
onset
naive
untenable
baseless

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
disdain
pompous
catastrophic
garish

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."