ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857301 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
pantomime
perception
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
precept
drub
charade
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
moderate
distortion
placebo

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
gruesome
implausible
pallid

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
composed
fastidious
commemorate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."