ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939071 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
drub
peace
corroborate
entangle

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
insinuate
lurid
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
exception
renovate
polarize
regale

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
methodical
tardy
heinous
colossal

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
equitable
pretense
immoderate

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."