ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991053 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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1 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
repentant
repel
surly
stern

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
ecstatic
pathos
serene

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
celebrated
meticulous
refurbish

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
clarity
disposition
penurious

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
ceaseless
adversary
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."