ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231518 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
euphoria
recrimination
compassion
flaunt

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
anomaly
placebo
melodious

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
parity
shorten
corroborate
preclude

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
facade
furtiveness
benefactor
stern

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The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
plaudits
extenuating
start
impenitent

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."