ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123614 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
crafty
pretentious
fidelity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
distortion
authoritarian
comparable
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
incongruous
ethical
placebo
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
corrective
ramble
pleasant
accentuate

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rail
chaos
recrimination
placebo

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."