ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
buffoonery
combative
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
diffident
composed
melodious
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
augment
abate
demean
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
flaunt
moderate
lucidity

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
discern
antidote
advance
gravity

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."