ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888339 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
periodic
genial
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
derivative
anthology
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
flagrant
drub
bird–like
absolve

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
demean
neutralize
nurture
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
conduit
manifest
imply
extenuating

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 manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."