ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
negate
supple
comprehensible
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
melee
patron
demeanor
incongruous

Solution
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
revive
bitter
grandiose
abate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
straddle
stifle
akin
benevolent

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
turpitude
perception
pathos
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."