ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888664 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
grandiose
keen
polarize
frugal

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
prudent
clairvoyance
divination
eloquent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
belated
onset
buffoonery
upbraid

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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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
preclude
retrograde
flaunt

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The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
cunning
immoderate
repel
start

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."