ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697997 Results

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
divination
lenient
rancorous
perception

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
abate
egotist
sugar pill
repentant

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
dubious
futile
clairvoyance
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
hedonism
retrograde
periodic
grandiose

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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flagrant
regale
start
raspy

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."