ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 434845 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
foil
extol
embellish

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
ethical
strategem
grandiose

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
rail
catastrophic
heinous

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
equitable
ethical
augment
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
flaunt
fraud
civility
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."