ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791473 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
finite
opponent
supple
archetypal

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
implement
cunning
insinuate
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
moderate
heed
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
benefactor
apathetic
corroborate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
eulogy
exasperation
compassion
absolve

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."