ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 885090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
avian
divination
demean
regale

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
corroborate
devastating
perception

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
entangle
polarize
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
proximity
fickle
interminable
dreary

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
elate
gargantuan
frugal
periodic

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."