ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330815 Results

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
accentuate
devastating
redouble
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
lenient
altruistic
supple
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
pomp
defiant
drab

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
redouble
compassion
solace
penurious

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 redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
appraise
manifest
clarity

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."