ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786190 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
Score 0% 80%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
buffer
benevolent
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
composed
inflammatory
lenient

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
retrograde
fidelity
derelict

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
parity
stealth
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
accommodate
compulsion
grandiose

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."