ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 270107 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hedonism
appalling
repulse
garish

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
raucous
medium
lurid
appraise

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
grandiose
mandate
stealth
subside

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
absolve
irritation
benevolent

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
implement
grandiose
compulsion

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."