ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 335498 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pantomime
epitaph
subside
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
celebrated
negate
oblivious
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
divide
lenient
dubious

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
prominence
renown
oblivious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
rehash
contrite
illuminate
surplus

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."