ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274377 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
appalling
clarity
devastating
penurious

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
clarity
scamper
classic
futile

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
comparable
immoderate
promote

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
condone
elate
ecstatic
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
prominence
pomp
compassion
duplicity

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."