ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 514175 Results

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
illuminate
serenity
composed

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
retroactive
condone
gigantic
clarity

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
lurid
kudos
heinous

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
recrimination
ethical
postponement
perception

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
keen
archaic
clarity

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."