ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393815 Results

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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
negate
disdain
curtail
shorten

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
redouble
mitigating
pathos

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
camaraderie
destitute
commemorate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
exception
foil
comfort
advantageous

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
deferment
divination
prune
egotist

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."