ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 78556 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
induce
embellish
incisive
compassion

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
revoke
pathos
euphoria
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
ramble
trove
fragile

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
serenity
equitable
advance
awe

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
exasperation
petty
disconcert
mediate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."