ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51661 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
garish
ramble
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
kudos
diffident
curtail

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
genial
oblige
intricate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
distortion
drab
repel
patron

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
fraud
intensify
gravity
supple

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."