ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851201 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
impassive
clarity
absolve
plaudits

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
apathetic
buffoonery
pathos

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
induce
advantageous
banal
impenitent

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pleasant
rancorous
exception

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
oblivious
garish
censure
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."