ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
fidelity
regale
deferment

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
epitaph
lurid
egotist

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
manifest
flaunt
extol

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
interminable
contrite
augment
awe

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
facade
epistolary
defect
surplus

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."