ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757858 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
impenitent
subside
lenient
stern

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
genial
accentuate
melodious

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
accentuate
proximity
excessive

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
revive
insinuate
judicious
flaunt

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
censure
grandiose
loyalty
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."