ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890587 Results

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
implement
epistolary
oblige
nurture

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
avian
derivative
extant
sensualism

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
scamper
avian
fidelity

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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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
stifle
disdain
nearness
induce

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
foil
kudos
exalt

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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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."