ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
placebo
moderate
incisive

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
plaudits
serene
dubious

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
methodical
procrastinate
corrosive
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
impenitent
prominence
entangle

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
iridescent
scamper
pretense
blame

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."