ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255928 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
incisive
inscription
intricate
buffer

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extenuating
liability
genial
fragile

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
straddle
articulate
incongruous
extol

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
anthology
scapegoat
veneration
disconcert

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
crafty
polarize
gravity

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."