ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402374 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
pretentious
exasperation
harsh
foil

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
drub
adversary
penurious
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
futile
diffident
finite

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
prudent
impartial
prune

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
epitaph
glorify
facade
rancorous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."