ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10037 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
augment
rhapsody
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
ethical
entangle
induce

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
parity
regale
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
advantageous
periodic
salvage

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
repentant
exalt
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."