ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318572 Results

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
polarize
ethical
hedonism

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pomp
advantageous
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
inflammatory
rhapsody
equitable

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
stifle
pallid
regale

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
preclude
facade
raucous
compassion

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."