ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356092 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
preclude
entangle
subside
stealth

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
clarity
exasperation
detect
conduit

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
stifle
impudent
belated

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
authoritarian
supple
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
moderate
pallid
archetypal
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."