ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 659429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
perception
augment
refurbish

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
revive
fidelity
punctual
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
celebrated
augment
foil

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
extenuating
awe
prudent
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
untenable
igniting
pantomime

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."