ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
incongruous
buffoonery
flaw
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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
awe
absolve
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
epitaph
command
distortion
turmoil

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
futile
parade
perception
embellish

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
defiant
raucous
strict
colossal

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."