ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 610040

Questions 5
Words composed, manifest, pomp, turmoil, turpitude

Study Guide

composed
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.
manifest
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
pomp
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
turmoil
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
turpitude
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.