ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941546 Results

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
celebrated
buffer
serene
servile

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
gruff
oblivious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
pretentious
lenient
epistolary

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
supple
foil
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
penurious
fidelity
implement

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."