ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 688375 Results

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
regale
incidental
curtail

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
precept
mandate
extol

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
celebrated
facade
corroborate
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
aerate
plaudits
inviolable
crafty

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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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
facade
induce
placebo

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."