ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321389 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
foil
grandiose
lenient

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
facade
implausible
deceit
untenable

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
meticulous
scamper
classic
accommodate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
censure
punctual
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
insolence
compassion
perception

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."