ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
gruff
genial
iridescent

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
divide
corrosive
stifle

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
retroactive
pompous
impenitent
cunning

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
diffident
elucidate
fraud

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
eloquent
stern
divination

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."