ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848509 Results

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
deferment
clairvoyance
akin
accessible

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
extant
curtail
recrimination
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
appalling
honorable
anthology
entangle

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
pomp
rehash
compassion
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
onset
peace
genial
polarize

Solution
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."