ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 182017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.97
Score 0% 79%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
pomp
fragile
peace
rail

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
compassion
perception
serenity

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
placebo
redouble
rule
solace

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
revoke
celebrated
prevent
defiant

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
rescue
rail
refurbish

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."