ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 753104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
incumbent
suppress
rancorous

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comparable
pretentious
servile
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
impenitent
scapegoat
exasperation
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 exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
mandate
exasperation
anthology

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
implausible
turpitude
obdurate
advantageous

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."