ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386256 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
buffer
crafty
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
combustion
immoderate
combative

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pretentious
facade
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
derelict
pallid
comfort
naive

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
remedial
rancorous
flourish

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."