ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160529 Results

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
corroborate
stifle
heed
altruistic

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
embellish
supple
revive
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
flaunt
antidote
frugal

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
eloquent
kudos
awe

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
demean
ecstatic
propitious
promote

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."