ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
defiant
appraise
scapegoat
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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accentuate
renown
straddle
sociable

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
redouble
crafty
gruff
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
incongruous
loyalty
eulogy
ramble

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
liability
divide
implausible

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."