ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
opportune
absolve
rhapsody
lucidity

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
melee
start
preclude
garish

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
corroborate
perception
pretense

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fraud
timid
servile
aesthete

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
combative
comparable
lurid
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."