ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 332725 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
extenuating
compassion
celebrated
anthology

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
benefactor
prompt
beneficial
trove

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
intricate
civility
impudence
solace

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
exasperation
adorn
catastrophic

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
genial
extenuating
blame
mediate

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The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."