ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 970922 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
supple
immoderate
liability
lucidity

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
onset
flaunt
scamper

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
supple
collection
melodious
absolve

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
anthology
destitute
clarity
incisive

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
rhapsody
lenient
prudent

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."