ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 642629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.09
Score 0% 82%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
implausible
peace
preclude
benevolent

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 benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
recrimination
facade
courtesy
promote

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
untenable
obnoxious
egotist
shorten

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
onset
intensify
procrastinate
deferment

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
turmoil
servile
liability

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."