ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
brandish
extenuating
lucidity
surplus

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
melee
buffer
combustion
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
redouble
conduit
accessible

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
epitaph
clarity
archetypal

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
mandate
civility
scamper

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."