ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
accessible
appraise
onset

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
insinuate
suppress
onset
discern

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
melee
incumbent
antidote
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
penurious
ecstatic
admired
implausible

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
eloquent
commemorate
arbitrate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."