ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878985 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.09
Score 0% 82%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
plaudits
demeanor
promote
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
drub
delay
flaw
pretense

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
benevolent
flaunt
scamper

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
revive
awe
cure
incumbent

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
extenuating
servile
adversary
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."