ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590210 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
colossal
seriousness
flaunt

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
celebrated
colossal
courtesy
buffer

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
accommodate
melodious
epitaph

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
stealth
iridescent
archetypal

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
belated
melee
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."