ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7148 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
archetypal
incidental
scapegoat
subside

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
adversary
servile
entangle

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
illuminate
cognition
abate
egotist

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
drub
deceit
pathos
lenient

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
civility
corrective
loyalty
demeanor

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."