ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 827730 Results

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1 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
euphoria
disdain
mitigating
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
pale
recrimination
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
epitaph
medium
indecorous
pretentious

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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rancorous
ethical
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
archetypal
start
benefactor
combative

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."