ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231749 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
redouble
heed
cure
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
raspy
cover
combative

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
commemorate
excessive
aerate
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
melee
waffle
euphoria
abate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
interminable
apathetic
abate

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."