ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 746645 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
pomp
corrosive
censure
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
benevolent
awe
insolence

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
proximity
archetypal
dulcet
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
clarity
facade
mitigating
eulogy

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
raspy
melodious
fraud

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."