ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
stifle
glorify
redouble

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
composed
comprehensible
advantageous
jocularity

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
egotist
insolence
mundane
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
accessible
retroactive
pretense

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
melodious
imply
avian
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."