ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 484365 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
appraise
epistolary
cunning
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eloquent
fragile
polarize
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
onset
pantomime
pallid

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
benefactor
combative
rhapsody
upbraid

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
rancorous
fastidious
melodious
intricate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."