ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 427842 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
beneficial
lurid
incisive

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
archetypal
stealth
celebrated
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
solace
suspect
naive
mandate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
genial
complement
fidelity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
composed
lucidity
immoderate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."