ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361899 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
moderate
scamper
compassion
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
embellish
merciful
benevolent
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
regale
fidelity
start
corrective

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
placebo
melee
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
excuse
distortion
corrosive

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."