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ASVAB/ICAT - WORD KNOWLEDGE EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -15 Questions and Answers
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Question 1: cajole (v) most nearly means
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Cajole - persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.Most nearly means - wheedle
Question 2: Virulent most nearly means
Answer:
Powerful
Question 3: Most companies have a policy against nepotism
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Nepotism - the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
Question 4: admonition (n) most nearly means
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Admonition- an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.Most nearly means - warning.
Question 5: We will long remember our perilous journey
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Perilous- full of danger or risk.
Question 6: moratorium (n) most nearly means
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Moratorium- a temporary prohibition of an activity.Most nearly means - suspension
Question 7: Decry (v) most nearly means
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Decry - publicly denounce Most nearly means - disparage
Question 8: emphasize most nearly means
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Accentuate
Question 9: unpretentious (adj) most nearly means
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Unpretentious- pleasantly simple and functional; modest.Most nearly means - simple
Question 10: Broach most nearly means
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To mention
Question 11: Inept most nearly means
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Bungling
Question 12: Adage most nearly means
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Adage- a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.Means - proverb
Question 13: lambaste (v) most nearly means
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Lambaste- criticize (someone or something) harshly.Most nearly means - chastise
Question 14: communique (n) most nearly means
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Communique- an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.Most nearly means - message
Question 15: contentious most nearly means
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Contentious- causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.Most nearly means - quarrelsome