ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603252 Results

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
euphoria
pantomime
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
incidental
turmoil
discern

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
redouble
appalling
avian

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
conduit
nurture
honorable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
accentuate
opportune
iridescent

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."