ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
accentuate
supple
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
melee
subside
benevolent
liability

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
antidote
rehash
buffoonery
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
fragile
gaudy
avian

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
equitable
implement
assess
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."