ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259431 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
gargantuan
embroil
benevolent

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
appalling
combative
comparable

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
frugal
corrosive
combustion

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
appraise
anthology
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
untenable
kudos
camaraderie
servile

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."