ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
impassive
colossal
exasperation

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flourish
systematic
pantomime

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
eloquent
combustion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
celebrated
hedonism
dupe
benevolent

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pathos
liability
incidental
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."