ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 250535 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
plaudits
disconcert
rancorous
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
periodic
combative
compulsion

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
procrastinate
periodic
augment

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
untenable
retroactive
melee

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
placebo
imply
appalling
methodical

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."