ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 754956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
exalt
pretentious
garish
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
retroactive
condone
arbitrate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incidental
objectionable
oblivious
preclude

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
preclude
benefactor
adversary

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
precept
repel
surplus

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."