ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
insolence
courtesy
naive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
anthology
futile
servile
cure

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
accommodate
buffer
insolence

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
indecorous
ramble
inauspicious
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
impenitent
glorify
revoke

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."