ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235472 Results

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
avian
accessible
peace
prune

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
supple
drub
suppress
untenable

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
colossal
surplus
obdurate
heed

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
disdain
verify
eulogy
penurious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
facade
scamper
condone

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."