ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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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
stern
mundane
belated

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
incidental
command
meticulous
insolence

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
jocularity
promote
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
incongruous
refurbish
gruff

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
equitable
penurious
ramble

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."