ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192299 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
combative
defiant
commemorate
excessive

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
stern
scamper
archaic
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
mundane
ploy
prevent
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
accommodate
nearness
commemorate
condone

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
apathetic
condone
polarize
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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."