ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 476894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
appalling
incongruous
compassion

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
derivative
defiant
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
entertain
repel
futile

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
promote
flaunt
precept

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
pantomime
meticulous
sociability
exalt

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."