ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7479 Results

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
epitaph
courtesy
liability
lurid

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", 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 epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
compassion
implement
revoke

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
extant
archetypal
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
implement
admired
incidental
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
censure
oblivious
demean

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."