ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930105 Results

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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
placebo
eulogy
buffer

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
naive
scamper
indecorous
assess

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
brandish
demeanor
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
retroactive
corroborate
parity

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
eulogy
futile
straddle

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."