ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232062 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
discern
drub
pomp

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
incidental
extenuating
subside
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
urge
pomp
intricate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
combative
keen
lurid
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
ethical
futile
dash
archaic

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."