ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283147 Results

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
finite
clairvoyance
immoderate
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
euphoria
ramble
penurious

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
illuminate
pomp
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
accessible
grandiose
distortion
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
drab
turmoil
commemorate

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."