ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860158 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
mediate
rehash
plaudits
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
corrosive
heinous
surly
untenable

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
servile
demean
liability

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
glorify
heed
futile

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
induce
stern
melee

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."