ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256181 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
perception
subside
meticulous
compulsion

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
supple
sensualism
regale
censure

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
colossal
veneration
demeanor
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
commemorate
serenity
scorn
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turmoil
demean
abate
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."