ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 740076 Results

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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
periodic
accessible
eulogy

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
benevolent
peace
regurgitate
preclude

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
insinuate
exception
defiant
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
flaw
adversary
beneficial
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
periodic
impenitent
precept
crafty

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."