ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972342 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
mediate
comfort
civility
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pathos
elate
renown
iridescent

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
90% Answer Correctly
stifle
turpitude
comprehensible
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
beneficial
dreary
immoderate
proximity

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
equitable
finite
slavish
immoderate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."