ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.07
Score 0% 81%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
pallid
scamper
cure
flourish

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
nurture
rancorous
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
retroactive
benevolent
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
lucidity
precept
promote

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
ecstatic
advantageous
precept

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."