ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
epitaph
incidental
untenable

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
induce
drub
corroborate
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
accentuate
egotist
grandiose
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
catastrophic
disdain
insinuate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
compulsion
glaring
aerate
prudent

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."