ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 152622 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
preclude
civility
compassion
benevolent

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
conduit
archaic
repentant
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
rhapsody
observe
solace

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
benefactor
authoritarian
devastating
pretense

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
celebrated
induce
untenable

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."