ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863587 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
abate
seriousness
pallid
belated

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
melee
clairvoyance
gravity
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
duplicity
clarity
rescue
raspy

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
genial
irritation
epistolary
prudent

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
drub
demean
exalt

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."