ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628689 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
euphoria
compassion
advantageous
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
avian
beneficial
recrimination
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extol
induce
written
aerate

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
accommodate
appalling
untenable

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
facade
foster
fragile
abate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."