ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 837318 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
solace
clairvoyance
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
gruff
impudence
methodical
heed

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
aerate
combative
dulcet
advantageous

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
adorn
refurbish
colossal

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
turpitude
brandish
moderate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."