ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589220 Results

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
immoderate
derivative
melodious

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
redouble
precept
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
drub
belated
clarity
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
implement
servile
disdain

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
anthology
disconcert
trove

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."