ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628904 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
egotist
antidote
subside
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
melee
implausible
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
impenitent
procrastinate
judicious
parity

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
penurious
surfeit
drub

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
epitaph
ecstatic
dreary
straddle

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."