ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
prominence
crafty
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
hedonism
induce
glorify
apathetic

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
disconcert
objectionable
colossal
drub

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
induce
celebrated
suppress
defiant

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
derelict
rehash
extol
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."