ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286775 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
gruff
epitaph
compassion
aerate

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
appalling
frugal
parity

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
discern
dreary
solace

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
inviolable
appraise
serenity

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
prune
fastidious
impenitent

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."