ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
surplus
assess
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
manifest
parity
scapegoat

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
raucous
benevolent
exalt

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
combative
cushion
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
ecstatic
facade
catastrophic

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."