ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 680297 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
repel
hedonism
demeanor

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
implement
clarity
impenitent
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
belated
brandish
curtail
duplicity

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
exasperation
rail
derivative

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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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
insinuate
periodic
perception
pleasant

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."