ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41857 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
corrosive
divination
disconcert
retroactive

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
caustic
prominence
ramble

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
disdain
defiant
irritation

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
proximity
insinuate
pompous

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
derelict
repentant
untenable

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."