ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842043 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
preclude
polarize
rancorous
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
colossal
benevolent
brandish
fraud

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
crafty
polarize
advantageous

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
plaudits
pretentious
ethical
glorify

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incisive
celebrated
inscription
equitable

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."