ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724736 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
absolve
compassion
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
methodical
living
onset
rhapsody

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
benevolent
polarize
glorify
eloquent

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
heed
hopeless
derivative

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
repentant
commemorate
egotist
commonplace

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."