ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 747419 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
straddle
combative
compassion
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
trove
fastidious
stifle

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
egotist
insinuate
epitaph
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
equitable
flaunt
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
futile
augment
insolence
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."