ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577100 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
pantomime
clairvoyance
heinous
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
retroactive
appalling
glorify
conduit

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
recrimination
refurbish
trim
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extol
conduit
demeanor
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
oblige
immoderate
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."