ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 950503 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
ethical
negate
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
antiquated
aesthete
accommodate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
kudos
servile
flaw

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
moderate
admired
ramble
brandish

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
oblivious
liability
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."