ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 582990 Results

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
demeanor
retroactive
repeated
periodic

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 periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
accessible
trove
pretense
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
indecorous
rescind
augment
untenable

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
negate
ramble
inviolable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
clarity
tardy
avian
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."