ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158769 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
surplus
aesthete
crafty
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
solace
clarity
oxygenate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
buffer
commemorate
onset

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
disposition
accommodate
aerate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
diffident
accommodate
preclude
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."