ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 175299 Results

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
mandate
interminable
admired
promote

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
condone
defect
straddle
accentuate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
stealth
pomp
gaudy
archetypal

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
compulsion
serene
pomp

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aerate
medium
eloquent
melee

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."