ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
proximity
crafty
ethical

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
highlight
augment
immoderate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
delight
mandate
appalling

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elate
negate
repentant
evasive

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
methodical
heinous
awe

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."