ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 896839 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
diffident
imply
indecorous
dubious

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
condone
merciful
catastrophic
indecorous

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
heinous
ceaseless
fickle

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
belated
impartial
meticulous
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
advantageous
liability
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."