ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
fragile
compassion
facade
combative

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
mandate
censure
advantageous
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
perception
surfeit
pallid
mundane

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
appraise
refurbish
combative

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
prudent
frugal
precept

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."