ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
fragile
serenity
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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
extenuating
interminable
repeated
avian

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
brandish
gruff
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
distortion
equitable
review
deferment

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
retrograde
interminable
equitable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."