ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105296 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
supple
raucous
rancorous

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
equitable
unscrupulous
antidote
shorten

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
onset
demean
insolence

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
civility
mitigating
prominence
avian

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
epistolary
duplicity
eloquent
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."