ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 502747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
illuminate
pathos
turpitude
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flaw
insolence
duplicity
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
implement
redouble
colossal

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
stealth
collection
heinous

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
prominence
elate
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."