ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589170 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
censure
serene
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
regale
apathetic
futile
comfort

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
authoritarian
benefactor
appalling

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
servile
pliant
placebo
egotist

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melee
combative
celebrated
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."