ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 923603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
recrimination
compulsion
fraud

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
rancorous
egotist
incidental
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
trove
approachable
distortion
retroactive

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
pallid
gigantic
inauspicious
flaunt

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
facade
proximity
epitaph
compassion

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."