ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 685825 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
gravity
preclude
courtesy
incidental

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
proximity
gravity
regale

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
flagrant
derivative
defect
prune

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
perception
detect
prominence
condone

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
combustion
placebo
surly
clarity

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."