ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16270 Results

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
serenity
aerate
prompt
straddle

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
homage
pathos
liability

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
lenient
arbitrate
procrastinate
iridescent

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
hedonism
clarity
hopeless

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
impenitent
defect
regurgitate
exasperation

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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."