ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15639 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flagrant
abate
serene
censure

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
stealth
melodious
heinous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
revive
aesthete
merciful
demeanor

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
dupe
scapegoat
parity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
benevolent
surly
grandiose
moderate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."