ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909020 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
raucous
catastrophic
serene
pathos

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
intricate
censure
pretentious

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
verify
incongruous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
periodic
redouble
adversary

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
periodic
rail
appraise

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."