ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850162 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
fragile
drab
serene

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
foster
melee
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
mundane
careless
commemorate
drub

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
indecorous
compulsion
catastrophic
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
incidental
obnoxious
rail

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."