ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696781 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
rail
incumbent
strict
polarize

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
repentant
intricate
admired
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
foil
crafty
insolence
impenitent

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
celebrated
disconcert
finite

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
methodical
promote
brandish

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."