ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847458 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
methodical
pathos
compassion
heed

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
anthology
prominence
plaudits

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
apathetic
diffident
exalt
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
moderate
advance
derivative
disconcert

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
censure
oxygenate
untenable
augment

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."