ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 459407 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
ploy
pomp
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
salvage
pantomime
exculpate
rancorous

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
parity
advantageous
compassion
accommodate

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
composed
repentant
buffer

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
pale
fidelity
facade

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."