ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315932 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
servile
punctual
serene
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
servile
excessive
aesthete
prudent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
incisive
sociable
surly
hedonism

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
intricate
harsh
perception
derivative

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
suspect
oblivious
entangle

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."