ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 419229 Results

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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
elate
prominence
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
implement
insinuate
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
fidelity
catastrophic
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 futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
prominence
epitaph
manifest

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
catastrophic
repel
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."