ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 947689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
duplicity
elate
seriousness
ploy

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
inauspicious
cognition
elate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
heinous
turmoil
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
exasperation
curtail
melee
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
condone
demeanor
diffident

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."