ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 965717 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
intricate
awe
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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
derivative
sociable
authoritarian

Solution
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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
flaw
incongruous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
disconcert
authoritarian
redouble

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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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
accommodate
repeated
negate

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."