ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111295 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
pallid
advantageous
adversary

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
beneficial
altruistic
flagrant
pathos

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
exalt
futile
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
prune
methodical
combative
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
negate
equitable
opponent
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."