ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228340 Results

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
straddle
duplicity
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
appalling
drab
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
belated
turmoil
classic
ploy

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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
stifle
nearness
equitable
indecorous

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fickle
euphoria
erratic
awe

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."