ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981985 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
archetypal
punctual
indecorous
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
liability
incongruous
diffident

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
facade
negate
limited
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
proximity
surplus
oxygenate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
recrimination
serenity
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."