ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513553 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
genial
peace
stifle
embellish

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
manifest
inauspicious
extant

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
recrimination
loyalty
incongruous
dubious

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
augment
meticulous
moderate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
beneficial
impenitent
indecorous
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."