ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41990 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
combative
belated
subside
impenitent

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accessible
derivative
negate
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
exception
salvage
epitaph
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
rail
celebrated
written
advantageous

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
methodical
revoke
petty
prominence

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."