ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 631127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
refurbish
mediate
upbraid
colossal

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
indecorous
prudent
exasperation

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The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
interminable
raspy
comprehensible
review

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
supple
peace
belated
flourish

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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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
elate
raucous
straddle
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."