ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
hedonism
raucous
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
melodious
onset
derivative
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
commemorate
authoritarian
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
drab
reanimate
scapegoat
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
defiant
intricate
revive
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."