ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157021 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
heed
pomp
intricate
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
melee
upbraid
epistolary

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
illuminate
merciful
fragile
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
archaic
intricate
curtail

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fidelity
authoritarian
courtesy
proximity

Solution
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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."