ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
moderate
diffident
subside

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
parity
straddle
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
parity
compulsion
heed

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
archetypal
admired
stealth
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
nurture
repentant
accommodate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."