ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 731214 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
benefactor
equitable
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
awe
mundane
surplus

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
onset
obnoxious
tardy
composed

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
gravity
indecorous
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
drub
punctual
jocularity
frugal

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."