ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146371 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
caustic
servile
accentuate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrective
regale
straddle
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
patron
plaudits
inauspicious

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
incidental
stealth
implausible
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
aesthete
onset
recrimination

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."