ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
meticulous
peace
incisive
catastrophic

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
servile
camaraderie
epitaph
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
liability
melee
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
composed
glorify
civility
exasperation

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
melee
mediate
chaos
plaudits

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."