ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603997 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
serenity
prudent
cunning

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
gravity
surplus
patron
defiant

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
induce
rehash
petty
repel

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
anthology
combative
compassion
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
straddle
epitaph
corroborate
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."