ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592197 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
penurious
aerate
commemorate
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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
serene
scamper
recrimination

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
accommodate
implausible
augment
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
fidelity
inappropriate
elusive
benefactor

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
catastrophic
raspy
opportune

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."