ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
ploy
penurious
peace
negate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
clarity
fidelity
catastrophic
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
deferment
accommodate
futile
defect

Solution
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
accommodate
fidelity
apathetic
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
refurbish
raspy
hopeless
incidental

Solution
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."