ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 749881 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
combative
commemorate
kudos
prudent

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
composed
timid
proximity
disdain

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
proximity
execute
melodious
inviolable

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
parity
servile
bitter
rancorous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
equitable
comparable
impenitent
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."