ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12926 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
censure
mandate
meticulous
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
eloquent
deferment
shimmering
demeanor

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
contortion
dubious
intricate

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
exculpate
intricate
flaunt

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
combative
comprehensible
approachable
solace

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."