ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816548 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
melodious
incongruous
aerate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
inviolable
scapegoat
hedonism

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
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brandish
grandiose
combative
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Abate most nearly means:
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salvage
exasperation
unscrupulous
subside

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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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
perception
hedonism
exculpate
opportune

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."