ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27462 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
ceaseless
disconcert
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
corrective
raucous
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
curtail
combustion
courtesy

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
futile
pretentious
ploy
induce

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
precept
placebo
straddle
loyalty

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."