ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
insolence
extenuating
nurture

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
parity
apathetic
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
accommodate
prominence
corrosive
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
cunning
merciful
sociable
refurbish

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
censure
belated
flourish
exasperation

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."