ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172187 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
parity
moderate
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
perception
regale
celebrated

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
recrimination
parity
brandish
facade

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
garish
gaudy
rehash
disconcert

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
polarize
destitute
obnoxious
discern

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."