ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
embellish
appalling
refurbish
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
flagrant
glorify
punctual
onset

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
induce
intricate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
anthology
exception
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
immoderate
stealth
compassion
incumbent

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."