ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535106 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
ploy
incumbent
camaraderie

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
iridescent
derelict
systematic
promote

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
pantomime
elation
naive
buffer

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
naive
caustic
facade
derivative

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
contortion
onset
rehash

Solution
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."