ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978900 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
flaunt
eulogy
imply

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 eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
brandish
jocularity
repel
retroactive

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
combative
demeanor
awe

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pageantry
negate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
serenity
regurgitate
advantageous
periodic

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."