ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451120 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
promote
trove
lucidity
brandish

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
buffoonery
exasperation
regale

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
inflammatory
scapegoat
insolence

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
methodical
periodic
rehash
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
buffer
inscription
iridescent
stifle

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."