ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
revive
ethical
epitaph
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
retroactive
illuminate
garish

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
accentuate
frugal
insolence
colossal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
jocularity
apathetic
stifle

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
flaunt
enormous
fragile
implement

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."