ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
gravity
rancorous
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
adversary
turmoil
celebrated

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
derivative
placebo
mask
avian

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
hedonism
accessible
buffer
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
clairvoyance
civility
censure

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."