ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
epitaph
implausible
epistolary

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
exalt
abate
incumbent
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
combative
exasperation
compassion
straddle

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
discern
pretentious
condone
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
placebo
inauspicious
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."