ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 477960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
meticulous
divination
garish
distortion

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
demean
archaic
combative
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
epitaph
mundane
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
anthology
gruff
roam
civility

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
gaudy
brandish
facade

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."