ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 607664 Results

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1 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
compulsion
serene
prune
lurid

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
rancorous
revive
entangle

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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scapegoat
hedonism
condone
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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buffer
corrective
erratic
finite

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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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
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rancorous
methodical
mask
exalt

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."