ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248522 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
placebo
iridescent
compassion
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
inviolable
lenient
moderate

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
anthology
abate
repel

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
derivative
exasperation
euphoria

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
duplicity
seditious
illuminate
diffident

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."