ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 360814 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
demeanor
serene
appalling
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
ethical
flaunt
shimmering
nurture

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
epistolary
patron
mandate
insinuate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
verify
supple
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
finite
duplicity
genial

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."