ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942904 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mediate
servile
crafty
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
serenity
postponement
gruff
derelict

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
inflammatory
punctual
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
incumbent
excessive
accommodate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
diffident
accommodate
flagrant

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."