ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 782212 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
flaunt
incisive
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
clarity
articulate
solace
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
brandish
peace
rancorous
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
rancorous
hedonism
seriousness
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
beneficial
facade
waffle
diffident

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."