ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457869 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
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periodic
serene
induce
exalt

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
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eloquent
arbitrate
apathetic
eulogy

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
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articulate
composed
revoke
aesthete

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
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corrosive
penurious
genial
cover

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The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
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duplicity
scorn
trove
stealth

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."