ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451608 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
anthology
serene
raucous
facade

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
gruff
foster
clairvoyance
exasperation

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The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
flourish
inscription
frugal

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
deferment
inflammatory
immoderate
dupe

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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
flaw
bitter
untenable
archetypal

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."