ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
anthology
induce
onset
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
execute
buffoonery
heed

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
finite
pompous
pallid
epistolary

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
exalt
intricate
intelligle
abate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
absolve
gargantuan
compassion
lurid

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."