ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
heed
polarize
accommodate

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
liability
scamper
rancorous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
belated
obnoxious
obdurate
implausible

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
flagrant
demeanor
approachable
derivative

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
melee
exasperation
complement
promote

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."