ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
pallid
derivative
supple

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
retroactive
interminable
commonplace
composed

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
accentuate
eulogy
ecstatic

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
fragile
archaic
obdurate
repentant

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
colossal
raspy
appalling

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."