ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
liability
seriousness
inflammatory
avian

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
melee
mandate
inscription
corroborate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
classic
demean
plaudits

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
combative
fastidious
epitaph
pretense

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
serenity
benefactor
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."