ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
compassion
rancorous
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
parity
beneficial
rehash

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
slavish
discern
drub

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
duplicity
futile
elation
refurbish

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
raucous
disconcert
polarize

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."