ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184832 Results

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
defiant
repeated
solace
composed

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
gargantuan
meticulous
combative

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
sensualism
clairvoyance
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epitaph
aerate
solace
compassion

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
derelict
corroborate
renown
disdain

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."