ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 180550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
liability
subside
immoderate
incongruous

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
mandate
pathos
buffer

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
raspy
celebrated
placebo
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
entangle
hedonism
elate

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pretentious
inviolable
perception

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."