ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845721 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
crafty
mandate
accessible

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
epitaph
defect
surplus
epistolary

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
awe
solace
opportune
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
stern
classic
comprehensible
supple

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
discern
accentuate
oxygenate

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The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."