ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311385 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
diffident
aerate
peace
futile

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
commemorate
pretense
heed
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
stifle
discern
delay
extant

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
repel
pomp
discern

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
flaunt
equitable
revoke

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."