ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436239 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
melodious
mandate
commemorate

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
prudent
vulgar
pretentious
fragile

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Discern most nearly means:
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illuminate
civility
mundane
detect

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
benefactor
condone
obdurate
trove

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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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
discern
precept
nurture
living

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."