ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554829 Results

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
comprehensible
serenity
corrosive

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretense
aerate
lucidity
gruff

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
perception
refurbish
adversary
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
foil
caustic
combustion
flourish

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
intricate
sparing
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."