ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 340870 Results

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
appalling
ramble
divination
turmoil

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
pompous
curtail
duplicity

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
rail
advance
accessible

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
plaudits
obnoxious
nearness
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
methodical
exasperation
negate

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."