ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 6446 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
scamper
rehash
appalling
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
augment
prominence
derelict
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
impenitent
subside
curtail
ramble

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
revive
strict
placebo
extol

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
collection
rhapsody
awe

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."