ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 313140 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
rehash
indecorous
excessive
corrosive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
careless
raspy
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
incidental
mundane
compassion
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
elusive
dash
immoderate
eulogy

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
impassive
civility
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."