ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
penurious
peace
deferment
duplicity

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
approachable
awe
ramble

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
duplicity
impenitent
gaudy
punctual

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
pallid
repentant
distortion

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
distortion
shimmering
derivative
drub

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."