ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 58063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
exasperation
anomaly
retroactive
benefactor

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
dubious
heinous
onset

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
archetypal
disconcert
augment

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
precept
peace
inviolable
incidental

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
cache
derelict
liability

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."