ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605123 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
derivative
eloquent
extol

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
grandiose
comprehensible
prudent
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
defiant
pallid
contortion
retroactive

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
flaunt
inauspicious
flagrant
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
exception
implement
mandate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."