ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 398269 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
polarize
flagrant
gravity
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
exception
distortion
commemorate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
rehash
negate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
raucous
gargantuan
unscrupulous
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
clarity
awe
obdurate
defiant

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."