ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
accessible
brandish
implement
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
prudent
heinous
inviolable
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surplus
demeanor
solace
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combative
flaunt
hedonism
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
placebo
pretense
lurid
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."