ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
entangle
accentuate
supple
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
immoderate
perception
plaudits

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
mundane
untouchable
elusive
negate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
insinuate
sensualism
pomp

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
advantageous
aerate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."