ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131908 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
augment
serenity
review
melodious

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
flourish
clarity
liability
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
remedial
abate
appalling

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
fickle
compassion
incongruous
revoke

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
archaic
dulcet
abate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."