ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331844 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
preclude
facade
flaunt

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
prudent
awe
benefactor

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
comparable
beneficial
repentant

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
mandate
ecstatic
distortion

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
bitter
serenity
egotist

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."