ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
implement
retroactive
nurture

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
liability
pantomime
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
naive
assess
raucous
refurbish

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
serenity
aerate
epistolary
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
recrimination
composed
prevent
incisive

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."