ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
buffer
serene
redouble

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
catastrophic
pompous
prominence

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
epitaph
corrosive
fastidious
futile

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
rehash
belated
blame
incongruous

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
precept
sparing
brandish
periodic

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."