ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 338797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
awe
lucidity
gargantuan
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
clarity
grandiose
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
finite
pretentious
genial
written

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
celebrated
irritation
disconcert
negate

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
heed
trim
frugal
incidental

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."