ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 151920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
flourish
colossal
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
onset
demeanor
archaic

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pantomime
negate
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
exalt
clarity
embellish

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
appraise
straddle
disposition
liability

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."