ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 487174 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.89
Score	0%	78%

Review

1 Celebrated most nearly means:

88% Answer Correctly

	admired
	extenuating
	meticulous
	apathetic

Solution

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.

82% Answer Correctly

	catastrophic
	commemorate
	penurious
	courtesy

Solution

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.

66% Answer Correctly

	advantageous
	living
	regale
	adversary

Solution

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.

72% Answer Correctly

	euphoria
	oxygenate
	pathos
	camaraderie

Solution

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.

80% Answer Correctly

	revoke
	trove
	pale
	comprehensible

Solution

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."