ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 503822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
loyalty
adversary
ploy

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
supple
absolve
impenitent
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
drab
pretense
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
flourish
buffer
insolence

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
corrective
crafty
avian

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."