ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538145 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
redouble
rail
seriousness
adversary

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appraise
retroactive
peace
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
facade
impenitent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
accentuate
eulogy
accessible
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
belated
judicious
plaudits
pallid

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."