ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pallid
revoke
compassion
precept

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
polarize
disconcert
retroactive
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
methodical
inflammatory
civility
baseless

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
meticulous
corroborate
censure

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
revive
dreary
aerate
appalling

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."