ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
serene
serenity
colossal

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
perception
indecorous
corroborate

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
fidelity
augment
strict
prudent

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
implement
embellish
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
discern
apathetic
nearness
insinuate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."