ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 28895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
turpitude
incidental
methodical
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
revoke
serenity
penurious

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
ploy
drab
urge
rehash

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ploy
highlight
prominence
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
stifle
repentant
combustion
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."