ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 426665 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
pomp
advantageous
anthology
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
epitaph
egotist
devastating
rehash

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
drab
imply
unscrupulous
melee

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
retroactive
nurture
classic
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
induce
untenable
fidelity
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."