ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423121 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
antidote
serene
combative

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
clairvoyance
liability
stealth

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
sameness
onset
induce

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
benevolent
illuminate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
demeanor
bird–like
regurgitate
pathos

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."