ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
colossal
epistolary
abate
admired

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
combative
avian
periodic
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
gruff
illuminate
revive

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
punctual
suppress
nurture
corrective

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
exasperation
mediate
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."