ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922117 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
dubious
lucidity
frugal
retroactive

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
mandate
avian
shimmering
negate

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
hedonism
clarity
fidelity

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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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
rail
exalt
illuminate
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incongruous
derelict
divination
clarity

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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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."