ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903436 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
stealth
facade
mandate
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
avian
negate
frail
extenuating

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
repentant
meticulous
rescue
accessible

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
prune
embellish
incite
compulsion

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
illuminate
clairvoyance
pretense
mitigating

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."