ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 998839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
refurbish
peace
ploy
anthology

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
spew
ecstatic
meticulous

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
indecorous
censure
comfort

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
scamper
destitute
condone
prune

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
servile
epitaph
combustion
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."