ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798360 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
genial
opportune
crafty
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
improbable
regale
untenable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
highlight
recrimination
flaunt

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
parity
redouble
immoderate
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
negate
foil
buffer

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."