ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331625 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
flourish
exception
drub

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
penurious
impudent
disdain

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
censure
incidental
immoderate
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
euphoria
eloquent
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
derelict
melodious
equitable

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."