ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 702086 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
impenitent
crafty
illuminate
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
pompous
demean
recrimination

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
enormous
gargantuan
melee

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
absolve
divide
heinous

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
compulsion
finite
appraise
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."