ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891416 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
intelligle
turmoil
derivative

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
egotist
fraud
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
heed
incumbent
delay
plaudits

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
equitable
combative
surplus
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
curtail
periodic
divination
embellish

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."