ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 666898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
extenuating
subside
penurious
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
onset
ploy
entangle
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
induce
apathetic
living
rancorous

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
straddle
pretense
precept
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
excessive
facade
gravity

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."