ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
intricate
peace
demeanor
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ploy
inauspicious
limited
abate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
incongruous
detect
incisive

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
cunning
buffer
antidote

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
disconcert
duplicity
elusive
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."