ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483930 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
parity
serene
recrimination
fragile

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
serenity
flaunt
brandish
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
ecstatic
negate
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
retroactive
mind
repel
redouble

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
immoderate
augment
divide

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."