ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626430 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
serene
stealth
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
anthology
articulate
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
brandish
incongruous
implement
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
accentuate
prominence
induce

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
unscrupulous
fidelity
raucous

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."