ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 872407 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
epitaph
procrastinate
serene
pallid

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
ramble
lurid
gruesome
extol

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
prominence
sugar pill
demeanor

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
deferment
ethical
epitaph

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
impenitent
moderate
frugal
lurid

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."