ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
naive
rail
serene
appraise

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 rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
cunning
distortion
appalling

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
censure
gruff
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
censure
adorn
repel
preclude

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
raspy
punctual
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."