ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 253585 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
repentant
serene
extenuating
repel

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
garish
sameness
anthology
fidelity

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
egotist
flaunt
divination
meticulous

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
belated
awe
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
fickle
illuminate
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."