ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
straddle
divination
equitable
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
avian
catastrophic
compulsion
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
accessible
incite
fraud

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
ploy
compulsion
proximity
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
flagrant
salvage
incumbent

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."