ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813623 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
corrective
derelict
glaring
eulogy

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
prevent
garish
servile

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
equitable
interminable
assess
augment

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
augment
flaw
elation
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."