ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846739 Results

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flagrant
buffer
serenity
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
anthology
pageantry
oblivious
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
archaic
medium
exasperation
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
eulogy
pathos
frugal

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
cunning
interminable
compulsion

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."