ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580980 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
deferment
pathos
methodical
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
incidental
defect
cunning

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
intricate
nearness
demeanor
prudent

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incidental
pantomime
compassion
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incongruous
heed
overjoyed
flaw

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."