ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661012 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
prominence
conduit
immoderate
compassion

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
liability
buffoonery
proximity

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
aerate
irritation
ethical
illuminate

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
buffer
approachable
diffident
accessible

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The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
epitaph
catastrophic
implausible

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."