ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142673 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
serene
absolve
incidental
drab

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
extenuating
turpitude
pleasant
combustion

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pomp
manifest
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
rail
retroactive
impenitent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elusive
careless
surplus

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."