ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
stern
pomp
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
elusive
advantageous
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
advantageous
implausible
compassion

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
abate
rescind
raucous

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
brandish
collection
surplus

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."