ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598954 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
oblivious
archaic
interminable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
absolve
benefactor
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
rail
divination
untenable
abate

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
aerate
corrosive
clarity

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
pretentious
accommodate
imply
impenitent

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."