ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 81502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
inflammatory
benevolent
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
discern
incongruous
exalt
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
corroborate
exception
unnerve
illuminate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
flourish
handicap
insolence

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
lenient
dreadful
absolve
commemorate

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."