ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
abate
clarity
admired
aerate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
pathos
benevolent
cunning
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
placebo
incidental
commemorate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
raspy
redouble
sensualism
impenitent

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
combustion
accessible
flagrant
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."