ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 413086 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
grandiose
beneficial
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
comprehensible
corrective
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
aesthete
fragile
corrosive

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
accentuate
advance
civility
onset

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
loyalty
archaic
commemorate
awe

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."