ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354440 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
prudent
serenity
comfort
dubious

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
clarity
inviolable
crafty
illuminate

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
evasive
buffoonery
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
defiant
foster
foil
disconcert

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
mandate
abate
gigantic
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."