ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447969 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
comparable
rhapsody
benefactor
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
adorn
corrective
straddle

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
onset
foil
mediate

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
archetypal
genial
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
frugal
raspy
accentuate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."