ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 856091 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
incumbent
belated
onset
elucidate

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
naive
advantageous
cover
melee

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
belated
scamper
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
punctual
frugal
euphoria

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
composed
dreadful
brandish

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."