ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803768 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
prominence
intricate
lucidity

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
camaraderie
authoritarian
contortion

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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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
pomp
civility
clarity

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
elucidate
camaraderie
censure

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
stealth
divide
revive

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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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."