ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296798 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
cunning
stifle
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
illuminate
limited
benefactor
appraise

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
flagrant
disconcert
ethical

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
scamper
repel
incongruous
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
accentuate
garish
heed
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."