ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278106 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
impartial
negate
diffident

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
observe
ecstatic
promote

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
benevolent
compassion
lenient
incumbent

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
turmoil
redouble
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
accommodate
repulse
catastrophic
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."