ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918780 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incumbent
garish
renovate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
belated
mandate
delay
clarity

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
salvage
impenitent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
exception
preclude
exalt

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
discern
camaraderie
benevolent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."