ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667463 Results

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
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assess
awe
gruff
perception

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
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genial
collection
regale
inflammatory

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
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implausible
parity
lucidity
repel

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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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
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impenitent
merciful
clairvoyance
civility

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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advantageous
opponent
antidote
prune

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."