ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 568612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
appraise
peace
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
prudent
apathetic
induce
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
disdain
improbable
beneficial
prominence

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
brandish
moderate
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
melee
duplicity
embellish
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."