ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212407 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
celebrated
medium
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
induce
compulsion
untenable
adorn

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
moderate
naive
surplus
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
meticulous
iridescent
promote
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
camaraderie
derelict
comparable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."