ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60743 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
benefactor
plaudits
crafty
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
intricate
verify
impenitent
exasperation

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
genial
buffoonery
appalling
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
curtail
moderate
comparable
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
stern
methodical
immoderate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."