ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172869 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
serenity
exception
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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
eulogy
extant
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
channel
disdain
conduit

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
belated
heed
pretentious
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appraise
favorable
ecstatic
frugal

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."