ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 550063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
manifest
trove
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
facade
foster
immoderate
supple

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
combustion
trim
clarity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
exculpate
methodical
incongruous

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
impenitent
urge
implausible
iridescent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."