ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
perception
obnoxious
polarize

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
methodical
dreary
intricate
lurid

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pretense
egotist
inviolable
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
extenuating
mundane
rescind
benevolent

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
incongruous
upbraid
flaw
appalling

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."