ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 932848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
censure
glorify
lenient

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
epistolary
indecorous
derelict

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
peace
proximity
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
combustion
unnerve
repentant

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
comparable
implausible
combustion

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."