ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 738231 Results

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
accessible
rail
egotist

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 rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
keen
lurid
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
distortion
incidental
stealth
comfort

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
antidote
clarity
ecstatic

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
appalling
censure
disposition
derivative

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."