ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912314 Results

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
rehash
cognition
adversary
colossal

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prominence
combustion
appalling
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
discern
compassion
solace

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
rancorous
exasperation
prune

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
surplus
curtail
admired
redouble

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."