ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 774405 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
regale
antidote
awe

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
pathos
foster
naive
aesthete

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
illuminate
scamper
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
archaic
meticulous
prudent

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
refurbish
ramble
appraise

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."