ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
dubious
defiant
pallid

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
antidote
recrimination
gargantuan
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
appalling
fraud
implausible

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
colossal
merciful
refurbish

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
buffoonery
benevolent
composed

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."