ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
combative
frail
raucous
benefactor

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
defiant
regale
egotist
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
pallid
abate
pomp

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
polarize
egotist
duplicity
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
conduit
unscrupulous
combative

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 unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."