ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 559243 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
facade
inflammatory
embellish
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
revoke
elate
glorify
repentant

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
demean
genial
servile

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
immoderate
clairvoyance
perception

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
commemorate
combustion
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."