ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 525677 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
regale
rhapsody
peace
derivative

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
revoke
sociable
antiquated
aerate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
seriousness
ramble
discern

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
entangle
surly
retroactive
melodious

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
adversary
pretense
exalt

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."