ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886370 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
augment
proximity
assess
elate

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
embroil
exalt
straddle

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gruff
stern
blame
genial

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
eulogy
discern
embellish

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
perception
flagrant
brandish
crafty

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."