ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.80
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
rail
parity
serenity
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
discern
supple
gargantuan
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
distortion
pantomime
urge
apathetic

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
turmoil
clairvoyance
incidental

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
condone
immoderate
seditious
illuminate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."