ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.83
Score 0% 57%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
awe
accommodate
untenable
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
elation
censure
benefactor
recrimination

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
dubious
ecstatic
appraise

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
prudent
compulsion
mitigating
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
surfeit
pathos
recrimination

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."