ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395407 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
crafty
heinous
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
pantomime
complement
pretentious
placebo

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
prudent
mediate
retrograde
insinuate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
solace
rail
comprehensible
elation

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
benevolent
fastidious
ramble
raucous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."