ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
meticulous
serene
eloquent
futile

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
archaic
immoderate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
drub
pageantry
derivative
repel

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
surplus
rule
stifle
redouble

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
disdain
erratic
ethical
prudent

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."