ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aesthete
obnoxious
propitious
embellish

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
aesthete
cunning
fragile
strict

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
elate
redouble
punctual

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
hedonism
accentuate
salvage

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
punctual
insolence
incite
manifest

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."