ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755565

Questions 5
Words fickle, naive, pathos, raspy, stifle

Study Guide

fickle
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
naive
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.
pathos
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
raspy
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
stifle
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.