ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292464 Results

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
epitaph
divination
grandiose
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
pallid
parity
counterclaim
incongruous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
mandate
written
distortion

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
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serenity
condone
gaudy
apathetic

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
immoderate
composed
oblivious
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."