ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.97
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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pathos
illuminate
flaunt
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
exasperation
stealth
corrosive
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
interminable
catastrophic
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
clarity
repeated
retroactive
apathetic

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
benevolent
harsh
insolence
combustion

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."