ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848389 Results

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
archaic
serene
untenable

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
raspy
excuse
moderate
heed

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
penurious
shimmering
apathetic
derelict

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
appalling
pliant
anthology
entangle

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
diffident
cushion
fraud
refurbish

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."