ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260069 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
exalt
inscription
pretense
commemorate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
induce
abate
liability
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
pretentious
devastating
implausible
insolence

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
hedonism
entangle
punctual
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
stealth
discern
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."