ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 448580 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
awe
diffident
repel
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
plaudits
oblivious
polarize
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
handicap
prudent
moderate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
recrimination
compassion
buffoonery

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
avian
prominence
impenitent

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."