ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874968 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
censure
subside
exalt
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gravity
catastrophic
caustic
flagrant

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
gravity
negate
accentuate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
conduit
censure
advance
serenity

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
inviolable
insolence
delay
flaunt

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."