ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 843656 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
Score 0% 78%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
futile
peace
dubious
apathetic

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
raspy
curtail
implausible
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epitaph
fickle
delight
scamper

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
advantageous
fickle
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
impenitent
implement
combative

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."