ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222473 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
Score 0% 75%

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1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
gruff
approachable
solace
opportune

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
turmoil
flaunt
classic
buffer

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
punctual
compassion
exception

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
unscrupulous
fickle
duplicity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
flourish
medium
rail

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."