ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882729 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
brandish
compassion
meticulous
defiant

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
punctual
ramble
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
prune
inauspicious
demeanor
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
mundane
elate
trove

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
insolence
ethical
raspy
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."