ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 219322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
turmoil
facade
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
lenient
diffident
contrite
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
start
clarity
trove

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
incite
eulogy
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
curtail
periodic
incongruous
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."