ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 974707 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
penurious
serene
discern
rehash

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
adversary
impassive
stifle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
flourish
clarity
insinuate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
charade
camaraderie
inviolable
elate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
fragile
refurbish
discern

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."