ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763473 Results

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
discern
mediate
inviolable

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
accentuate
absolve
retroactive
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
archetypal
gruesome
disdain

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
flourish
start
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
prune
salvage
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."