ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
repel
serene
mundane
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fraud
rail
repulse
garish

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
recrimination
kudos
polarize
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
epitaph
opponent
hedonism
awe

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accessible
beneficial
caustic
corroborate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."