ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852561 Results

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
pretentious
hedonism
appalling
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
dubious
defiant
euphoria

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
perception
negate
embellish
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
incisive
demean
defiant
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
gravity
divide
supple

Solution
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."