ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 353390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
gravity
diffident
mundane
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
retroactive
commemorate
antidote
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
euphoria
abate
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
recrimination
commemorate
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
lenient
accessible
appraise
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."