ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 68339 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
colossal
authoritarian
intricate
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
disdain
review
unscrupulous
iridescent

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
appalling
liability
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
obnoxious
melee
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
embroil
oblivious
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."