ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807697 Results

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
disconcert
catastrophic
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
raucous
medium
extol
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
ethical
epistolary
solace
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
epistolary
nurture
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
absolve
catastrophic
fickle
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."