ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423012 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
regale
combative
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
combustion
disdain
insolence
evasive

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
elusive
belated
complement
manifest

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
flourish
incumbent
peace

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", 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 incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
induce
improbable
benefactor
punctual

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."