ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 749811 Results

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pomp
supple
medium
compulsion

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
redouble
finite
buffoonery
compassion

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
inviolable
inflammatory
frugal
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
excessive
insinuate
genial

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
pretense
plaudits
melee

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."