ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803719 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
entangle
lurid
periodic
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
pallid
appalling
evasive
immoderate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mandate
pomp
patron
meticulous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
repentant
postponement
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
accommodate
comparable
dreary
pretentious

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."