ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589327 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
indecorous
revive
unscrupulous
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
prominence
dreary
induce
entangle

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
regale
apathetic
futile
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
embellish
archaic
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fickle
retroactive
mundane
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."