ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 86623 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
pretense
catastrophic
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
elusive
illuminate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
onset
parity
pathos
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
archetypal
cover
pomp
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
ramble
clairvoyance
mitigating
naive

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."