ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280353 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
fidelity
compassion
corrosive
redouble

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
benefactor
penurious
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
rehash
frugal
retroactive
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pantomime
epistolary
heinous
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
liability
meticulous
brawl
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."