ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
grandiose
mediate
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
impenitent
iridescent
solace

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
revoke
grandiose
dulcet
incidental

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
scamper
serenity
demean

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
antidote
classic
benefactor
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."