ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 79497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
derelict
insolence
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
epitaph
blame
epistolary
facade

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
entangle
genial
censure

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
recrimination
unscrupulous
upbraid
parity

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
71% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
mask
anthology
scamper

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."