ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619670 Results

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
raspy
solace
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
artless
exception
facade

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
civility
repentant
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
foil
mandate
penurious
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
compulsion
incisive
egotist
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."