ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 322246 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
immoderate
repentant
cunning
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
methodical
commemorate
elate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
unscrupulous
conduit
raspy

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
insolence
dreadful
heinous
clarity

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
ramble
buffoonery
compassion
disdain

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."