ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2718 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
equitable
pretense
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
surplus
clairvoyance
intelligle
adversary

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
prudent
adorn
egotist
redouble

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
archaic
disdain
placebo
corrupt

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
facade
benefactor
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."