ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737882 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
subside
interminable
scamper
opportune

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
ethical
pantomime
disdain
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
precept
composed
bird–like
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
futile
manifest
oblivious
loyalty

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
epistolary
inviolable
stealth

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."