ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 690391 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
discern
peace
melodious
serenity

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
trove
fraud
perception

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
incumbent
prudent
celebrated
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
clarity
moderate
combative

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
immoderate
drab
surly
stern

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."