ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
dreadful
civility
heinous

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
epitaph
mandate
pleasant
stifle

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
grandiose
immoderate
futile
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
penurious
rail
heinous

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
promote
melee
cache
conduit

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."