ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 934747 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
solace
brandish
equitable
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
placebo
pantomime
pleasant
futile

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
negate
discern
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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anthology
imply
raspy
flaunt

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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disdain
revoke
euphoria

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."