ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969698 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
implausible
clairvoyance
genial

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
demeanor
disconcert
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
fraud
duplicity
arbitrate
diffident

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
corrective
surplus
equitable

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
augment
assess
mandate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."