ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
oblivious
epitaph
gravity

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
civility
abate
inappropriate
opportune

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
pallid
elucidate
prudent

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
abate
highlight
prune
exasperation

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
foil
seriousness
recrimination
derivative

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."