ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 690834 Results

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
demeanor
deferment
fraud

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
corrosive
glorify
extenuating
duplicity

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
benefactor
authoritarian
repulse
nurture

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
perception
buffoonery
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
iridescent
stern
deceit
repentant

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."