ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771633 Results

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
archaic
pliant
genial
benevolent

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
exception
abate
serene
fragile

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
collection
euphoria
mandate

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gravity
futile
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
proximity
lurid
adorn
grandiose

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."