ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178040 Results

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1 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
perception
brandish
implement
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
discern
manifest
subside
regale

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
grandiose
propitious
colossal
antidote

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
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cache
clairvoyance
extenuating
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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buffoonery
dreadful
compulsion
periodic

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."