ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914207 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
preclude
benevolent
punctual
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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
sociable
oblige
stifle

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
pomp
demean
approachable
mandate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
elate
proximity
glaring
derivative

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
flaw
retroactive
incisive
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."