ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
crafty
buffer
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
lurid
cunning
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
preclude
hopeless
aerate
turpitude

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pretentious
immoderate
postponement
placebo

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
recrimination
genial
ecstatic
egotist

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."