ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387218 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
rancorous
untenable
altruistic
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
indecorous
perception
archaic
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
grandiose
delight
gravity

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
naive
dubious
euphoria
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
eloquent
compulsion
peace
negate

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."