ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
retroactive
stifle
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
avian
mandate
contortion
parity

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
supple
glaring
unscrupulous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
stifle
avian
immoderate
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
archetypal
prominence
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."