ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522940 Results

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
foil
lucidity
clairvoyance
genial

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
demean
epistolary
contortion
plaudits

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
moderate
punctual
promote
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
59% Answer Correctly
repel
erratic
duplicity
eulogy

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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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
awe
trove
benevolent
classic

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."