ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
aesthete
advantageous
crafty

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
epistolary
suppress
procrastinate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
garish
upbraid
comparable
punctual

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
futile
comparable
inviolable
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
augment
unscrupulous
indecorous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."