ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
inviolable
discern
vulgar
mediate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
distortion
trim
impenitent
gravity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
aesthete
collection
eulogy

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
combustion
compassion
clairvoyance
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
combative
careless
appalling
lenient

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."