ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
mediate
civility
compassion
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
clarity
sparing
dubious
beneficial

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
fidelity
advance
melee
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
aerate
hopeless
onset

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
medium
refurbish
celebrated
flourish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."