ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 307337 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
futile
peace
avian
raspy

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
appraise
rehash
avian

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
solace
rehash
insinuate

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
frugal
rail
awe

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pantomime
evasive
proximity

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."