ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 790810 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
preclude
exception
negate
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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melee
parity
observe
serenity

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
serenity
advantageous
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
heed
dreary
combustion

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
intricate
appraise
benefactor

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."