ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
implausible
deferment
penurious

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
iridescent
turpitude
stifle

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
eulogy
serenity
deceit
immoderate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
brandish
placebo
drub

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
accentuate
genial
rail
ploy

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."