ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224136 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
archaic
glorify
incongruous
dubious

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
fragile
benefactor
embellish
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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gravity
delight
stealth
incumbent

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
demean
limited
penurious
opportune

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
pantomime
archetypal
delay
drub

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The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."