ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
buffer
gravity
peace
apathetic

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
comparable
opportune
artless
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
prominence
awe
embellish

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
flaw
procrastinate
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
regale
euphoria
shorten
mediate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."