ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761005 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
extol
serene
obnoxious

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
civility
incidental
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
fickle
corrective
clarity

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
genial
accessible
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
indecorous
gaudy
periodic
dubious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."