ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10028 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
regale
improbable
promote
revoke

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
excessive
refurbish
abate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
exalt
pantomime
interminable

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
pathos
igniting
extol
periodic

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
censure
gruesome
turpitude
revive

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."