ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852937 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
pretense
drab
benefactor

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
retrograde
rehash
opportune

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
grandiose
elucidate
frugal

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
naive
clairvoyance
revoke

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
induce
assess
melee

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."