ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 947962 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
appalling
epitaph
divination
combative

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
moderate
elucidate
civility
rail

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
rescue
repel
gruff

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
epistolary
prominence
onset

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
censure
shorten
fidelity
futile

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."