ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940672 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
accessible
crafty
meticulous
impenitent

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
advance
repel
buffer

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
negate
raspy
periodic

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
melee
conduit
straddle

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fragile
epistolary
supple
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."