ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85144 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
promote
inauspicious
compassion
dubious

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
frugal
combustion
heed

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
implement
garish
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
scapegoat
fraud
supple

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
combustion
inappropriate
apathetic

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."