ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788768 Results

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
incisive
lucidity
pallid

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
curtail
exasperation
baseless
extenuating

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
oblilgatory
inauspicious
oblivious

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The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
abate
scamper
camaraderie

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
equitable
flaunt
ecstasy

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The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."