ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395727 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
corroborate
eulogy
diffident
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
repentant
compassion
futile

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
appraise
flaw
implausible

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
revive
incongruous
exasperation

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
fragile
civility
beneficial
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."