ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48302 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
finite
exalt
ecstatic
serene

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
retroactive
kudos
exalt
ethical

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
heed
perception
archetypal
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
incisive
enormous
stern
pantomime

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
absolve
iridescent
repentant
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."