ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 555523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
belated
civility
ominous
indecorous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
repentant
veneration
raucous
equitable

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
anthology
highlight
antidote

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
heed
apathetic
liability
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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
methodical
comfort
ramble
retroactive

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."