ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922451 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
turmoil
rail
compassion
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
nurture
demeanor
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
grandiose
methodical
promote
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
iridescent
igniting
meticulous
fragile

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
punctual
elusive
avian
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."