ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842645 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
derelict
regale
disdain

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
incidental
advantageous
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
oblivious
flaw
comfort
heed

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
procrastinate
impartial
mediate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
servile
cushion
derivative
serenity

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."