ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 175113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
salvage
refurbish
condone
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
rail
archaic
benevolent

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
inviolable
assess
scamper
epitaph

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
rancorous
furtiveness
benefactor

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
buffer
recrimination
pantomime
serene

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."