ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
plaudits
regale
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
precept
homage
accentuate
condone

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elate
elation
proximity
flagrant

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
intelligle
intricate
methodical

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
elate
heinous
combustion
peace

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."