ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191403 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
colossal
compassion
entangle
supple

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
equitable
fastidious
absolve
corroborate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
euphoria
gargantuan
serene
servile

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
salvage
distortion
discern

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rehash
redouble
oblilgatory
implausible

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."