ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
hedonism
straddle
implement

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
benefactor
compassion
corroborate
fickle

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
insolence
corrosive
exalt

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
trim
ploy
fraud

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
moderate
inauspicious
detect
ploy

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."