ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
extenuating
corrosive
oblivious
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
akin
rancorous
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
commonplace
elate
liability

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", 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 elate is "To fill with joy."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
exalt
cognition
hedonism
absolve

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
flaunt
commemorate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."