ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780628 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

Review

1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
avian
pathos
impenitent
banal

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
augment
pathos
impenitent

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
condone
harsh
benefactor
defiant

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
redouble
flagrant
prominence
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
sensualism
compulsion
derivative

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."