ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55105 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
conduit
perception
extenuating
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
accommodate
extol
redouble
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
buffer
favorable
clarity
combustion

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
ethical
straddle
redouble

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
adversary
meticulous
petty
demean

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."