ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 936212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
comfort
civility
benefactor

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
raspy
liability
belated
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", 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 belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
retroactive
gravity
solace
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
negate
compulsion
pompous
absolve

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
stealth
regale
genial
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."