ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
fragile
apathetic
serene
lurid

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
rehash
deferment
salvage

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
stifle
recrimination
flagrant

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
illuminate
rowdy
egotist
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
oblilgatory
onset
derivative

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."