ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
flaw
compassion
grandiose
embellish

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
pomp
sameness
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
regurgitate
accommodate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
insolence
lurid
oblige
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
defect
fraud
curtail

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."