ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41909 Results

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
aerate
interminable
banal
appalling

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
compassion
eulogy
cunning

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 curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
gaudy
untenable
genial

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
frugal
penurious
judicious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
refurbish
renown
abate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."