ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 657019 Results

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
revoke
oblivious
stealth
lucidity

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
surplus
indecorous
duplicity
fastidious

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
gravity
beneficial
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
cunning
pretentious
repentant
precept

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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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
melodious
comprehensible
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."