ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919778 Results

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
serene
recrimination
colossal

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
revoke
jocularity
demeanor
lurid

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
demean
interminable
belated

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
rail
flaw
illuminate
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
oblige
dubious
inviolable

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."