ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244684 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
precept
aerate
crafty
repentant

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
pretentious
flourish
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
discern
frugal
pale
indecorous

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
insolence
furtiveness
garish

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
repentant
serenity
glaring
oblivious

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."