ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
archaic
colossal
cunning
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
incidental
reanimate
disdain
censure

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
redouble
channel
condone

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
negate
appraise
odious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
parity
untenable
genial
nurture

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."