ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
catastrophic
indecorous
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
stern
sameness
placebo
pallid

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
conduit
regurgitate
perception
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
trim
flaunt
unscrupulous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
supple
methodical
recrimination

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."