ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
repel
crafty
supple
manifest

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
corroborate
mask
stealth
periodic

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
disconcert
foster
ecstatic
naive

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
insinuate
solace
belated

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
clarity
mitigating
turmoil
nurture

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."