ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911913 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
scamper
unscrupulous
defiant

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
incumbent
veneration
trove
gruff

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
stealth
scapegoat
compulsion

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
promote
intricate
aerate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
raspy
polarize
revive
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."