ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 894653 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
punctual
condone
subside
regale

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
egotist
avian
compulsion

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
belated
exception
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
repentant
scapegoat
extol
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
frugal
stealth
oxygenate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."