ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 452644 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
crafty
mandate
buffoonery

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
servile
duplicity
frugal

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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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
repulse
advantageous
accentuate

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
appraise
sensualism
fraud
aerate

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
hedonism
induce
composed
bird–like

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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."