ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66375 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
compulsion
mediate
archetypal
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
benevolent
accommodate
pageantry
polarize

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
diffident
mandate
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
diffident
garish
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
retroactive
duplicity
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."