ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556921 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
clarity
placebo
accessible
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
refurbish
induce
mediate
opponent

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
clairvoyance
corrective
turpitude

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
diffident
strict
extant
refurbish

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
incisive
adversary
absolve
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."