ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257142 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
pretense
finite
prudent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
crafty
pathos
nurture

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
corrective
clairvoyance
devastating
entangle

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
punctual
brandish
imply
gruff

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
salvage
obdurate
revoke
refurbish

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."