ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60452 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
solace
crafty
appraise
turpitude

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
advantageous
antiquated
anthology
ethical

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
preclude
pretentious
ethical
appraise

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
commemorate
inflammatory
scamper
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
apathetic
duplicity
command
methodical

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."