ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Easy
A historian noted that the ancient civilization thrived due to its <b>clement</b> weather patterns which allowed for abundant harvests.
- Aturbulent
- Barid
- Cmild
- Dsevere
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. mild
The word 'clement' refers to weather that is mild or temperate. Therefore, 'mild' is the most appropriate synonym.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 'Turbulent' refers to stormy or agitated conditions, not clement.
- B. 'Arid' means dry or lacking rainfall, which is a specific type of weather, not a general synonym for clement.
- D. 'Severe' means very intense or harsh, which is the opposite of clement.
Clement
Mild, temperate, or merciful.
- Often used to describe weather that is pleasant.
- Can also describe a person's disposition as lenient or compassionate.
- Derived from Latin 'clemens' meaning 'mild, calm'.
Memory trick: Clement weather is pleasant, like a gentle 'Clement-ine' breeze.