ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821573 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
derivative
fidelity
demeanor
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
colossal
pomp
nurture

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
pallid
approachable
archaic
flaw

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
anthology
retroactive
extol

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
induce
pretentious
beneficial

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."