ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855666 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
apathetic
corroborate
serene
repel

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prudent
surplus
gargantuan
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
elate
trove
mandate
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
absolve
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fickle
demean
igniting
methodical

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."