ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882676 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
condone
comprehensible
trove
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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
erratic
compulsion
penurious
sociable

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
heinous
patron
defiant
rail

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
flaw
naive
exception

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
repentant
gaudy
aesthete

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."