ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
fragile
buffoonery
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
archetypal
illuminate
medium
belated

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
grandiose
colossal
aesthete

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
prominence
obdurate
egotist
garish

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
inauspicious
surplus
benefactor

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."