ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 695761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
lenient
elusive
excessive
placebo

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
stern
meticulous
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
redouble
subside
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
revoke
sociable
parity

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
rail
proximity
pretentious
sociable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."