ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133404 Results

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
periodic
induce
defiant

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
turpitude
gravity
frugal

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
refurbish
charade
aesthete
elate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
turmoil
articulate
abate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
curtail
preclude
buffoonery
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."