ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993972 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
precept
impenitent
eulogy
compassion

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
plaudits
exalt
belated

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
combative
clarity
tardy
perception

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
solace
incidental
propitious
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
roam
grandiose
benefactor

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."