ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 746888 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
lucidity
precept
ploy

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
clairvoyance
avian
commemorate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
prominence
baseless
absolve
mediate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
civility
brawl
benevolent
elusive

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
surfeit
flaw
elusive

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."