ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404844 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
crafty
insinuate
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
placebo
careless
combative

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
antidote
hopeless
punctual
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
rail
urge
exception

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
elusive
dreary
advantageous

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."