ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
plaudits
dubious
comprehensible

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
meticulous
systematic
raspy

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
serenity
commonplace
intricate
combustion

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
rehash
genial
discern
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
implement
induce
exception
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."