ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
fraud
raucous
peace
combustion

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
recrimination
accentuate
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
conduit
unscrupulous
hedonism

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
antidote
polarize
heed

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
eulogy
benefactor
onset
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."