ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
belated
fidelity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
demeanor
extant
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
imply
methodical
genial

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
indecorous
exception
execute
flourish

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
revive
reanimate
revoke
cunning

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."