ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
melodious
keen
clarity
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
rehash
unscrupulous
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
defiant
prevent
stifle
abate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
insinuate
duplicity
opponent
naive

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
incongruous
courtesy
corrosive
finite

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."