ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479339 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
duplicity
censure
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
colossal
keen
accentuate
buffer

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
foil
duplicity
strategem
repentant

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
parity
clairvoyance
promote
highlight

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
corrosive
untenable
accessible

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."