ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201206 Results

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1 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
benevolent
execute
abate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
solace
extenuating
compassion
advantageous

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 extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
perception
disconcert
heed
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
rehash
pretentious
overjoyed
placebo

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
untenable
keen
opportune
drab

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."