ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200094 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
ploy
compassion
aesthete
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
compulsion
foil
admired
melodious

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
stern
aerate
eloquent

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
derelict
equitable
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
surfeit
rhapsody
commemorate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."