ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504465 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
ethical
intricate
anthology

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
pomp
comparable
deferment

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pretentious
drub
corrupt
insinuate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
facade
anomaly
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
pretense
accentuate
awe

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."