ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238110 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
crafty
moderate
absolve

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
impenitent
benefactor
mediate
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
drab
revoke
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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pretense
counterclaim
pomp
grandiose

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
timid
interminable
stifle

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."