ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324462 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
combative
egotist
retroactive

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
futile
naive
derelict
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
finite
trim
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
discern
exalt
entertain
foil

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
exalt
akin
punctual
polarize

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."