ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534159 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
adversary
methodical
apathetic

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
epitaph
crafty
embellish
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
augment
incumbent
embellish
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
meticulous
unscrupulous
interminable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
stealth
prune
prompt
demean

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."