ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 902971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
interminable
composed
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
drub
raucous
command
extenuating

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
mundane
ploy
liability
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
discern
antidote
exalt

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
accessible
catastrophic
heed
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."