ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783453 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
exception
eloquent
pleasant
augment

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
proximity
condone
rancorous

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
extant
strict
placebo
abate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
implement
unscrupulous
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
flagrant
indecorous
compassion
hedonism

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."