ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
polarize
gravity
crafty
accommodate

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
intelligle
catastrophic
incumbent

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
duplicity
absolve
melodious

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
extol
heed
fidelity

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
detect
salvage
serenity

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."