ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
facade
dubious
raucous

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
turmoil
authoritarian
disdain

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
egotist
fidelity
curtail
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
surplus
epitaph
plaudits

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
foil
pallid
revive

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."