ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 733616 Results

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
comprehensible
liability
commemorate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
flourish
derelict
buffer
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rail
harsh
inflammatory
onset

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
impenitent
careless
compulsion

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
inviolable
absolve
compassion
penurious

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."