ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163211 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
grandiose
foil
revoke

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
sociable
trove
buffer
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
scamper
equitable
duplicity
crafty

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stern
trim
rail
salvage

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
facade
repentant
combustion

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."