ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144829 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
insinuate
civility
benevolent
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
rancorous
obnoxious
lurid

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
benefactor
authoritarian
refurbish

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
mundane
fickle
incite
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
mandate
diffident
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."