ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775413 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
exception
beneficial
ploy
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
punctual
lenient
implement
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
buffoonery
pantomime
beneficial

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
foil
raucous
buffer
complement

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
scamper
drub
catastrophic

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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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."