ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 957398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
revoke
pantomime
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
promote
scapegoat
lurid

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
serenity
prudent
cover
corrosive

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mediate
benefactor
articulate
methodical

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
regale
implausible
exalt
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."