ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
preclude
methodical
avian

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
celebrated
refurbish
pomp

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
implausible
epitaph
regale
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
detect
extenuating
pomp

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
authoritarian
rancorous
repentant

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."