ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 39468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
solace
indecorous
absolve
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
exalt
flourish
abate
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
induce
defiant
preclude
collection

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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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
corrupt
celebrated
perception

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
altruistic
oblivious
implausible

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."