ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583658 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
finite
lucidity
pretentious
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
iridescent
destitute
placebo

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
civility
periodic
impassive
advantageous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
comprehensible
pallid
corrosive

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
gravity
exalt
gruff

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."