ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972862 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
pallid
obnoxious
divination
lenient

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
facade
genial
incisive

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incongruous
preclude
flourish
genial

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
incongruous
ramble
foil

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
pomp
mediate
bitter

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."