ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380458 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.79
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
placebo
banal
untenable
exasperation

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
unscrupulous
prudent
garish

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
advance
promote
pathos

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
serene
curtail
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
incongruous
duplicity
methodical

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."