ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 526051 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
accentuate
negate
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
finite
impartial
augment
insinuate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrosive
benefactor
inflammatory
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
precept
stifle
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
proximity
plaudits
start
methodical

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."