ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630647 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
periodic
exception
compulsion

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fidelity
rhapsody
fastidious
avian

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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elusive
immoderate
compassion
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
straddle
commemorate
opportune

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pale
embellish
insolence

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."