ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 887130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
grandiose
awe
recrimination
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
iridescent
eloquent
punctual
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
revive
genial
colossal
combative

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
parity
turmoil
beat
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
surplus
grandiose
flagrant

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."