ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 373942 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
illuminate
compassion
comparable
polarize

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
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imply
raspy
grandiose
defiant

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
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duplicity
derivative
intensify
comprehensible

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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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
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hedonism
brandish
egotist
approachable

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The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
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grandiose
corrosive
elate
careless

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The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."