ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228049 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
conduit
prominence
genial

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
foil
systematic
exception

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
turmoil
keen
grandiose
fragile

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
equitable
redouble
benevolent

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
hedonism
comfort
comprehensible
celebrated

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."