ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
extol
inviolable
mundane

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
elusive
systematic
embellish
flourish

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
corrective
absolve
mundane

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
rhapsody
corrosive
implausible

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
penurious
punctual
methodical

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."