ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
preclude
flagrant
archetypal
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
pretentious
sociable
opportune
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
implausible
promote
composed

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
jocularity
colossal
induce

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
belated
divide
salvage
commemorate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."