ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131727 Results

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
immoderate
keen
buffoonery
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
accessible
periodic
altruistic
supple

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
negate
serenity
penurious

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
colossal
prominence
exalt
peace

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
composed
promote
comparable
repeated

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."