ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
egotist
raucous
untenable
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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
plaudits
promote
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
implausible
procrastinate
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
commonplace
recrimination
implement

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
prominence
gargantuan
rowdy
serenity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."