ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 193470 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
derivative
exasperation
subside
derelict

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
opportune
drub
supple

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
implausible
frugal
comprehensible
archaic

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
66% Answer Correctly
distortion
combative
awe
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
derivative
intricate
penurious

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."