ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 65786 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
drab
proximity
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
incisive
oblivious
pantomime
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
augment
insinuate
shorten
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
hedonism
appraise
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
aerate
incongruous
comprehensible
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."