ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212180 Results

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
futile
stealth
avian
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
melodious
redouble
regale

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
appalling
clarity
obnoxious
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
methodical
pretentious
accentuate
extant

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
duplicity
exculpate
nurture
deferment

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."