ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918970 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
impassive
pallid
liability

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
embellish
benevolent
exception

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
irritation
celebrated
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
serenity
moderate
disconcert
banal

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
placebo
heed
opponent
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."