ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743626 Results

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1 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
appraise
hopeless
buffoonery

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
garish
refurbish
trim

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prudent
solace
buffoonery
disposition

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
prudent
finite
clairvoyance

Solution
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
benefactor
solace
compassion
appraise

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."