ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103832 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
mundane
patron
extant
placebo

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
melee
buffer
stern

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
periodic
pallid
mind
turmoil

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
appalling
ethical
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
exalt
turpitude
punctual

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."