ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229017 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
meticulous
scamper
compassion
gravity

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
flagrant
duplicity
brawl
proximity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
deferment
commemorate
homage
sociable

Solution
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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
glorify
appraise
facade

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
curtail
suspect
extenuating
fragile

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."