ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
censure
moderate
deferment
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
mediate
untenable
negate
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
celebrated
salvage
inauspicious
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
charade
rhapsody
pretentious

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
fidelity
derelict
derivative

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."